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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,602.60, 363,903.90 and 221,607.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,602.60, 363,903.90 and 221,607.40 is: 332,411.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,602.60 : 363,903.90 = 221,607.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,602.60/363,903.90 = 221,607.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,602.60x = 363,903.90 × 221,607.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,602.60x = 80,643,797,128.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,643,797,128.86/242,602.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,411.10

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