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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,260.76, 394,389.96 and 221,507.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,260.76, 394,389.96 and 221,507.32 is: 305,177.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,260.76 : 394,389.96 = 221,507.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,260.76/394,389.96 = 221,507.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,260.76x = 394,389.96 × 221,507.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,260.76x = 87,360,263,074.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,360,263,074.51/286,260.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,177.22

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