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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,572.11, 367,631.31 and 221,178.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,572.11, 367,631.31 and 221,178.21 is: 305,028.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,572.11 : 367,631.31 = 221,178.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,572.11/367,631.31 = 221,178.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,572.11x = 367,631.31 × 221,178.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,572.11x = 81,312,035,085.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,312,035,085.76/266,572.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,028.29

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