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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,171.53, 458,160.55 and 221,734.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,171.53, 458,160.55 and 221,734.56 is: 305,836.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,171.53 : 458,160.55 = 221,734.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,171.53/458,160.55 = 221,734.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,171.53x = 458,160.55 × 221,734.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,171.53x = 101,590,030,374.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,590,030,374.63/332,171.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,836.05

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