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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,846.46, 372,041.94 and 221,269.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,846.46, 372,041.94 and 221,269.41 is: 305,067.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,846.46 : 372,041.94 = 221,269.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,846.46/372,041.94 = 221,269.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,846.46x = 372,041.94 × 221,269.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,846.46x = 82,321,500,559.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,321,500,559.06/269,846.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,067.93

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