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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,965.26, 333,669.69 and 178,072.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,965.26, 333,669.69 and 178,072.26 is: 267,687.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,965.26 : 333,669.69 = 178,072.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,965.26/333,669.69 = 178,072.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,965.26x = 333,669.69 × 178,072.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,965.26x = 59,417,315,791.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,417,315,791.80/221,965.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267,687.46

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