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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,945.20, 473,917.80 and 221,466.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,945.20, 473,917.80 and 221,466.80 is: 332,200.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,945.20 : 473,917.80 = 221,466.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,945.20/473,917.80 = 221,466.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,945.20x = 473,917.80 × 221,466.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,945.20x = 104,957,058,629.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,957,058,629.04/315,945.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,200.20

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