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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,877.33, 432,190.17 and 221,364.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,877.33, 432,190.17 and 221,364.18 is: 332,333.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,877.33 : 432,190.17 = 221,364.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,877.33/432,190.17 = 221,364.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,877.33x = 432,190.17 × 221,364.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,877.33x = 95,671,422,586.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,671,422,586.11/287,877.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,333.99

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