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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,168.15, 351,472.50 and 221,369.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,168.15, 351,472.50 and 221,369.96 is: 332,263.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,168.15 : 351,472.50 = 221,369.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,168.15/351,472.50 = 221,369.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,168.15x = 351,472.50 × 221,369.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,168.15x = 77,805,453,037.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,805,453,037.93/234,168.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,263.18

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