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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,429.39, 360,884.21 and 221,352.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,429.39, 360,884.21 and 221,352.62 is: 305,561.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,429.39 : 360,884.21 = 221,352.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,429.39/360,884.21 = 221,352.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,429.39x = 360,884.21 × 221,352.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,429.39x = 79,882,662,488.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,882,662,488.95/261,429.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,561.14

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