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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,236.96, 511,919.76 and 220,304.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,236.96, 511,919.76 and 220,304.80 is: 303,790.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,236.96 : 511,919.76 = 220,304.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,236.96/511,919.76 = 220,304.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,236.96x = 511,919.76 × 220,304.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,236.96x = 112,778,380,342.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,778,380,342.85/371,236.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,790.82

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