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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,332.10, 355,998.15 and 221,664.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,332.10, 355,998.15 and 221,664.90 is: 332,497.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,332.10 : 355,998.15 = 221,664.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,332.10/355,998.15 = 221,664.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,332.10x = 355,998.15 × 221,664.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,332.10x = 78,912,294,319.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,912,294,319.94/237,332.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,497.35

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