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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537,106.29, 805,681.31 and 221,533.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537,106.29, 805,681.31 and 221,533.13 is: 332,308.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537,106.29 : 805,681.31 = 221,533.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537,106.29/805,681.31 = 221,533.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537,106.29x = 805,681.31 × 221,533.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537,106.29x = 178,485,097,250.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,485,097,250.73/537,106.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,308.71

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