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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,349.77, 302,102.33 and 216,363.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,349.77, 302,102.33 and 216,363.96 is: 296,637.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,349.77 : 302,102.33 = 216,363.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,349.77/302,102.33 = 216,363.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,349.77x = 302,102.33 × 216,363.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,349.77x = 65,364,055,362.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,364,055,362.21/220,349.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,637.73

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