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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,874.57, 432,186.05 and 221,361.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,874.57, 432,186.05 and 221,361.41 is: 332,329.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,874.57 : 432,186.05 = 221,361.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,874.57/432,186.05 = 221,361.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,874.57x = 432,186.05 × 221,361.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,874.57x = 95,669,313,410.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,669,313,410.33/287,874.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,329.85

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