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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351,802.72, 485,222.12 and 221,018.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351,802.72, 485,222.12 and 221,018.40 is: 304,838.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351,802.72 : 485,222.12 = 221,018.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351,802.72/485,222.12 = 221,018.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351,802.72x = 485,222.12 × 221,018.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351,802.72x = 107,243,016,607.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,243,016,607.01/351,802.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,838.51

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