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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,548.10, 363,822.15 and 221,552.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,548.10, 363,822.15 and 221,552.90 is: 332,329.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,548.10 : 363,822.15 = 221,552.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,548.10/363,822.15 = 221,552.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,548.10x = 363,822.15 × 221,552.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,548.10x = 80,605,852,416.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,605,852,416.74/242,548.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,329.35

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