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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,176.08, 502,522.44 and 220,970.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,176.08, 502,522.44 and 220,970.96 is: 304,915.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,176.08 : 502,522.44 = 220,970.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,176.08/502,522.44 = 220,970.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,176.08x = 502,522.44 × 220,970.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,176.08x = 111,042,865,988.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,042,865,988.34/364,176.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,915.32

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