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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,754.80, 399,974.89 and 221,767.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,754.80, 399,974.89 and 221,767.72 is: 306,126.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,754.80 : 399,974.89 = 221,767.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,754.80/399,974.89 = 221,767.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,754.80x = 399,974.89 × 221,767.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,754.80x = 88,701,519,412.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,701,519,412.55/289,754.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306,126.14

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