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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393,209.83, 542,621.90 and 221,129.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393,209.83, 542,621.90 and 221,129.99 is: 305,155.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393,209.83 : 542,621.90 = 221,129.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393,209.83/542,621.90 = 221,129.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393,209.83x = 542,621.90 × 221,129.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393,209.83x = 119,989,975,320.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,989,975,320.78/393,209.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,155.08

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