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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,546.60, 363,819.90 and 221,551.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,546.60, 363,819.90 and 221,551.40 is: 332,327.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,546.60 : 363,819.90 = 221,551.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,546.60/363,819.90 = 221,551.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,546.60x = 363,819.90 × 221,551.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,546.60x = 80,604,808,192.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,604,808,192.86/242,546.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,327.10

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