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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,794.62, 371,970.67 and 221,217.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,794.62, 371,970.67 and 221,217.70 is: 304,996.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,794.62 : 371,970.67 = 221,217.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,794.62/371,970.67 = 221,217.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,794.62x = 371,970.67 × 221,217.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,794.62x = 82,286,496,084.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,286,496,084.86/269,794.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,996.80

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