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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,750.26, 405,795.36 and 221,929.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,750.26, 405,795.36 and 221,929.20 is: 331,399.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,750.26 : 405,795.36 = 221,929.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,750.26/405,795.36 = 221,929.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,750.26x = 405,795.36 × 221,929.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,750.26x = 90,057,839,608.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,057,839,608.51/271,750.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,399.28

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