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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,006.60, 337,596.30 and 221,464.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,006.60, 337,596.30 and 221,464.20 is: 332,281.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,006.60 : 337,596.30 = 221,464.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,006.60/337,596.30 = 221,464.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,006.60x = 337,596.30 × 221,464.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,006.60x = 74,765,494,502.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,765,494,502.46/225,006.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,281.34

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