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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537,189.36, 805,668.84 and 221,564.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537,189.36, 805,668.84 and 221,564.40 is: 332,299.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537,189.36 : 805,668.84 = 221,564.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537,189.36/805,668.84 = 221,564.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537,189.36x = 805,668.84 × 221,564.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537,189.36x = 178,507,533,133.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,507,533,133.30/537,189.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,299.09

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