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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,410.70, 502,801.20 and 221,167.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,410.70, 502,801.20 and 221,167.42 is: 305,159.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,410.70 : 502,801.20 = 221,167.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,410.70/502,801.20 = 221,167.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,410.70x = 502,801.20 × 221,167.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,410.70x = 111,203,244,176.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,203,244,176.90/364,410.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,159.11

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