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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,607.18, 460,207.38 and 221,305.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,607.18, 460,207.38 and 221,305.98 is: 332,173.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,607.18 : 460,207.38 = 221,305.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,607.18/460,207.38 = 221,305.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,607.18x = 460,207.38 × 221,305.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,607.18x = 101,846,645,234.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,846,645,234.13/306,607.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,173.06

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