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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,288.01, 414,979.30 and 224,561.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,288.01, 414,979.30 and 224,561.21 is: 309,299.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,288.01 : 414,979.30 = 224,561.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,288.01/414,979.30 = 224,561.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,288.01x = 414,979.30 × 224,561.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,288.01x = 93,188,254,273.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,188,254,273.02/301,288.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309,299.58

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