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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,997.91, 436,721.90 and 221,353.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,997.91, 436,721.90 and 221,353.11 is: 304,953.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,997.91 : 436,721.90 = 221,353.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,997.91/436,721.90 = 221,353.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,997.91x = 436,721.90 × 221,353.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,997.91x = 96,669,749,663.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,669,749,663.34/316,997.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,953.90

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