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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,616.60, 363,924.90 and 221,621.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,616.60, 363,924.90 and 221,621.40 is: 332,432.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,616.60 : 363,924.90 = 221,621.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,616.60/363,924.90 = 221,621.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,616.60x = 363,924.90 × 221,621.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,616.60x = 80,653,545,832.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,653,545,832.86/242,616.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,432.10

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