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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,234.46, 511,916.31 and 220,302.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,234.46, 511,916.31 and 220,302.30 is: 303,787.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,234.46 : 511,916.31 = 220,302.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,234.46/511,916.31 = 220,302.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,234.46x = 511,916.31 × 220,302.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,234.46x = 112,776,340,500.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,776,340,500.51/371,234.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,787.37

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