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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,245.72, 526,142.94 and 220,130.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381,245.72, 526,142.94 and 220,130.24 is: 303,793.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,245.72 : 526,142.94 = 220,130.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,245.72/526,142.94 = 220,130.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,245.72x = 526,142.94 × 220,130.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,245.72x = 115,819,971,656.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,819,971,656.51/381,245.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,793.50

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