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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,811.75, 371,994.08 and 221,234.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,811.75, 371,994.08 and 221,234.70 is: 305,020.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,811.75 : 371,994.08 = 221,234.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,811.75/371,994.08 = 221,234.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,811.75x = 371,994.08 × 221,234.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,811.75x = 82,297,997,584.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,297,997,584.40/269,811.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,020.07

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