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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,880.24, 380,169.50 and 221,336.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,880.24, 380,169.50 and 221,336.52 is: 330,136.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,880.24 : 380,169.50 = 221,336.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,880.24/380,169.50 = 221,336.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,880.24x = 380,169.50 × 221,336.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,880.24x = 84,145,394,140.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,145,394,140.14/254,880.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,136.99

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