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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,004.74, 395,927.19 and 221,897.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,004.74, 395,927.19 and 221,897.70 is: 332,779.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,004.74 : 395,927.19 = 221,897.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,004.74/395,927.19 = 221,897.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,004.74x = 395,927.19 × 221,897.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,004.74x = 87,855,332,828.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,855,332,828.46/264,004.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,779.38

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