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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,143.25, 437,061.91 and 221,270.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,143.25, 437,061.91 and 221,270.09 is: 331,031.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,143.25 : 437,061.91 = 221,270.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,143.25/437,061.91 = 221,270.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,143.25x = 437,061.91 × 221,270.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,143.25x = 96,708,728,700.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,708,728,700.75/292,143.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,031.88

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