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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,512.10, 459,768.15 and 221,875.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,512.10, 459,768.15 and 221,875.20 is: 332,812.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,512.10 : 459,768.15 = 221,875.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,512.10/459,768.15 = 221,875.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,512.10x = 459,768.15 × 221,875.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,512.10x = 102,011,150,234.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,011,150,234.88/306,512.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,812.80

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