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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,173.02, 541,254.87 and 220,109.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,173.02, 541,254.87 and 220,109.34 is: 303,782.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,173.02 : 541,254.87 = 220,109.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,173.02/541,254.87 = 220,109.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,173.02x = 541,254.87 × 220,109.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,173.02x = 119,135,252,207.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,135,252,207.49/392,173.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,782.38

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