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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,216.60, 449,231.40 and 221,484.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,216.60, 449,231.40 and 221,484.60 is: 331,420.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,216.60 : 449,231.40 = 221,484.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,216.60/449,231.40 = 221,484.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,216.60x = 449,231.40 × 221,484.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,216.60x = 99,497,836,936.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,497,836,936.44/300,216.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,420.17

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