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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,750.98, 405,796.50 and 221,929.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,750.98, 405,796.50 and 221,929.91 is: 331,400.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,750.98 : 405,796.50 = 221,929.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,750.98/405,796.50 = 221,929.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,750.98x = 405,796.50 × 221,929.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,750.98x = 90,058,378,694.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,058,378,694.33/271,750.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,400.38

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