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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,002.14, 493,920 and 221,987.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,002.14, 493,920 and 221,987.12 is: 306,265.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,002.14 : 493,920 = 221,987.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,002.14/493,920 = 221,987.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,002.14x = 493,920 × 221,987.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,002.14x = 109,643,878,310.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,643,878,310.40/358,002.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306,265.99

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