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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,651.60, 363,977.40 and 221,656.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,651.60, 363,977.40 and 221,656.40 is: 332,484.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,651.60 : 363,977.40 = 221,656.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,651.60/363,977.40 = 221,656.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,651.60x = 363,977.40 × 221,656.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,651.60x = 80,677,920,165.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,677,920,165.36/242,651.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,484.60

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