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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,356.60, 438,534.90 and 221,497.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,356.60, 438,534.90 and 221,497.80 is: 332,246.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,356.60 : 438,534.90 = 221,497.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,356.60/438,534.90 = 221,497.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,356.60x = 438,534.90 × 221,497.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,356.60x = 97,134,515,573.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,134,515,573.22/292,356.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,246.70

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