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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357,966.83, 493,946.69 and 221,951.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357,966.83, 493,946.69 and 221,951.16 is: 306,263.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,966.83 : 493,946.69 = 221,951.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,966.83/493,946.69 = 221,951.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,966.83x = 493,946.69 × 221,951.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,966.83x = 109,632,039,713.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,632,039,713.91/357,966.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306,263.13

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