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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,655.20, 378,982.80 and 221,551.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,655.20, 378,982.80 and 221,551.20 is: 332,326.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,655.20 : 378,982.80 = 221,551.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,655.20/378,982.80 = 221,551.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,655.20x = 378,982.80 × 221,551.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,655.20x = 83,964,094,119.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,964,094,119.36/252,655.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,326.80

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