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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,308.54, 527,525.91 and 221,150.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,308.54, 527,525.91 and 221,150.94 is: 305,153.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,308.54 : 527,525.91 = 221,150.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,308.54/527,525.91 = 221,150.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,308.54x = 527,525.91 × 221,150.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,308.54x = 116,662,850,870.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,662,850,870.86/382,308.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,153.66

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