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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393,235.61, 542,659.99 and 221,153.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393,235.61, 542,659.99 and 221,153.54 is: 305,188.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393,235.61 : 542,659.99 = 221,153.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393,235.61/542,659.99 = 221,153.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393,235.61x = 542,659.99 × 221,153.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393,235.61x = 120,011,178,005.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,011,178,005.81/393,235.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,188.99

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