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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351,801.72, 485,220.74 and 221,017.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351,801.72, 485,220.74 and 221,017.40 is: 304,837.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351,801.72 : 485,220.74 = 221,017.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351,801.72/485,220.74 = 221,017.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351,801.72x = 485,220.74 × 221,017.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351,801.72x = 107,242,226,380.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,242,226,380.88/351,801.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,837.13

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