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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,346.70, 429,520.05 and 220,121.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,346.70, 429,520.05 and 220,121.10 is: 330,181.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,346.70 : 429,520.05 = 220,121.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,346.70/429,520.05 = 220,121.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,346.70x = 429,520.05 × 220,121.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,346.70x = 94,546,425,878.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,546,425,878.06/286,346.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,181.65

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