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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,752.86, 405,799.28 and 221,931.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,752.86, 405,799.28 and 221,931.78 is: 331,403.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,752.86 : 405,799.28 = 221,931.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,752.86/405,799.28 = 221,931.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,752.86x = 405,799.28 × 221,931.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,752.86x = 90,059,755,423.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,059,755,423.46/271,752.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,403.16

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