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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,999.91, 436,724.66 and 221,355.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,999.91, 436,724.66 and 221,355.11 is: 304,956.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,999.91 : 436,724.66 = 221,355.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,999.91/436,724.66 = 221,355.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,999.91x = 436,724.66 × 221,355.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,999.91x = 96,671,234,047.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,671,234,047.24/316,999.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,956.66

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