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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,431.80, 545,147.70 and 221,714.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,431.80, 545,147.70 and 221,714.20 is: 332,571.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,431.80 : 545,147.70 = 221,714.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,431.80/545,147.70 = 221,714.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,431.80x = 545,147.70 × 221,714.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,431.80x = 120,866,986,187.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,866,986,187.34/363,431.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,571.30

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