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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,127.31, 525,917.75 and 220,034.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381,127.31, 525,917.75 and 220,034.35 is: 303,625.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,127.31 : 525,917.75 = 220,034.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,127.31/525,917.75 = 220,034.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,127.31x = 525,917.75 × 220,034.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,127.31x = 115,719,970,274.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,719,970,274.71/381,127.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,625.50

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