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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,316.70, 526,263.74 and 220,171.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381,316.70, 526,263.74 and 220,171.40 is: 303,863.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,316.70 : 526,263.74 = 220,171.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,316.70/526,263.74 = 220,171.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,316.70x = 526,263.74 × 220,171.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,316.70x = 115,868,224,405.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,868,224,405.04/381,316.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,863.49

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