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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,751.98, 405,797.99 and 221,930.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,751.98, 405,797.99 and 221,930.91 is: 331,401.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,751.98 : 405,797.99 = 221,930.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,751.98/405,797.99 = 221,930.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,751.98x = 405,797.99 × 221,930.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,751.98x = 90,059,117,196.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,059,117,196.87/271,751.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,401.88

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