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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,133.16, 350,457.81 and 221,849.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,133.16, 350,457.81 and 221,849.32 is: 330,658.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,133.16 : 350,457.81 = 221,849.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,133.16/350,457.81 = 221,849.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,133.16x = 350,457.81 × 221,849.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,133.16x = 77,748,826,837.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,748,826,837.19/235,133.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,658.71

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