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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,910.76, 538,046.82 and 220,161.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,910.76, 538,046.82 and 220,161.64 is: 303,806.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,910.76 : 538,046.82 = 220,161.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,910.76/538,046.82 = 220,161.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,910.76x = 538,046.82 × 220,161.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,910.76x = 118,457,270,287.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,457,270,287.99/389,910.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,806.11

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