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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,968.61, 538,167.71 and 220,228.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,968.61, 538,167.71 and 220,228.25 is: 303,921.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,968.61 : 538,167.71 = 220,228.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,968.61/538,167.71 = 220,228.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,968.61x = 538,167.71 × 220,228.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,968.61x = 118,519,730,839.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,519,730,839.54/389,968.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,921.21

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