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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,244.20, 429,366.30 and 220,018.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,244.20, 429,366.30 and 220,018.60 is: 330,027.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,244.20 : 429,366.30 = 220,018.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,244.20/429,366.30 = 220,018.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,244.20x = 429,366.30 × 220,018.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,244.20x = 94,468,572,213.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,468,572,213.18/286,244.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,027.90

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