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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402,451.13, 555,371.37 and 221,163.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402,451.13, 555,371.37 and 221,163.01 is: 305,198.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402,451.13 : 555,371.37 = 221,163.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402,451.13/555,371.37 = 221,163.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402,451.13x = 555,371.37 × 221,163.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402,451.13x = 122,827,602,468.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,827,602,468.60/402,451.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,198.80

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