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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,138.40, 542,991.60 and 221,997.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,138.40, 542,991.60 and 221,997.60 is: 332,863.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,138.40 : 542,991.60 = 221,997.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,138.40/542,991.60 = 221,997.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,138.40x = 542,991.60 × 221,997.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,138.40x = 120,542,832,020.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,542,832,020.16/362,138.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,863.99

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