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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,137.94, 437,053.92 and 221,264.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,137.94, 437,053.92 and 221,264.78 is: 331,023.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,137.94 : 437,053.92 = 221,264.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,137.94/437,053.92 = 221,264.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,137.94x = 437,053.92 × 221,264.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,137.94x = 96,704,639,456.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,704,639,456.94/292,137.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,023.90

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