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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,158.92, 437,085.42 and 221,285.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,158.92, 437,085.42 and 221,285.80 is: 331,055.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,158.92 : 437,085.42 = 221,285.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,158.92/437,085.42 = 221,285.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,158.92x = 437,085.42 × 221,285.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,158.92x = 96,720,796,833.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,720,796,833.04/292,158.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,055.43

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