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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,967.67, 538,166.42 and 220,227.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,967.67, 538,166.42 and 220,227.31 is: 303,919.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,967.67 : 538,166.42 = 220,227.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,967.67/538,166.42 = 220,227.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,967.67x = 538,166.42 × 220,227.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,967.67x = 118,518,941,388.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,518,941,388.23/389,967.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,919.92

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