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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,997.20, 355,495.80 and 221,445.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,997.20, 355,495.80 and 221,445.20 is: 332,167.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,997.20 : 355,495.80 = 221,445.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,997.20/355,495.80 = 221,445.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,997.20x = 355,495.80 × 221,445.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,997.20x = 78,722,838,530.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,722,838,530.16/236,997.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,167.80

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