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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,272.60, 444,146.40 and 221,302.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,272.60, 444,146.40 and 221,302.24 is: 331,757.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,272.60 : 444,146.40 = 221,302.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,272.60/444,146.40 = 221,302.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,272.60x = 444,146.40 × 221,302.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,272.60x = 98,290,593,207.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,290,593,207.94/296,272.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,757.28

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