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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,252.20, 355,878.30 and 221,700.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,252.20, 355,878.30 and 221,700.20 is: 332,550.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,252.20 : 355,878.30 = 221,700.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,252.20/355,878.30 = 221,700.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,252.20x = 355,878.30 × 221,700.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,252.20x = 78,898,290,285.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,898,290,285.66/237,252.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,550.30

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