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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,393.17, 436,421.03 and 220,865.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,393.17, 436,421.03 and 220,865.01 is: 304,653.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,393.17 : 436,421.03 = 220,865.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,393.17/436,421.03 = 220,865.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,393.17x = 436,421.03 × 220,865.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,393.17x = 96,390,134,050.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,390,134,050.84/316,393.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,653.02

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