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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,187.83, 505,257.47 and 221,017.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,187.83, 505,257.47 and 221,017.16 is: 304,954.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,187.83 : 505,257.47 = 221,017.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,187.83/505,257.47 = 221,017.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,187.83x = 505,257.47 × 221,017.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,187.83x = 111,670,571,009.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,670,571,009.16/366,187.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,954.35

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