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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,618.24, 514,133.44 and 221,685.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,618.24, 514,133.44 and 221,685.76 is: 305,878.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,618.24 : 514,133.44 = 221,685.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,618.24/514,133.44 = 221,685.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,618.24x = 514,133.44 × 221,685.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,618.24x = 113,976,062,387.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,976,062,387.81/372,618.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,878.91

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