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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,211.40, 370,817.10 and 221,550.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,211.40, 370,817.10 and 221,550.60 is: 332,325.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,211.40 : 370,817.10 = 221,550.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,211.40/370,817.10 = 221,550.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,211.40x = 370,817.10 × 221,550.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,211.40x = 82,154,750,995.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,154,750,995.26/247,211.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,325.90

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