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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,856.86, 545,181.90 and 221,270.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,856.86, 545,181.90 and 221,270.82 is: 331,539.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,856.86 : 545,181.90 = 221,270.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,856.86/545,181.90 = 221,270.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,856.86x = 545,181.90 × 221,270.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,856.86x = 120,632,846,062.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,632,846,062.16/363,856.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,539.29

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