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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,856.36, 545,181.15 and 221,270.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,856.36, 545,181.15 and 221,270.32 is: 331,538.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,856.36 : 545,181.15 = 221,270.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,856.36/545,181.15 = 221,270.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,856.36x = 545,181.15 × 221,270.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,856.36x = 120,632,407,518.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,632,407,518.47/363,856.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,538.54

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