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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,967.08, 481,515.42 and 221,175.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,967.08, 481,515.42 and 221,175.08 is: 331,807.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,967.08 : 481,515.42 = 221,175.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,967.08/481,515.42 = 221,175.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,967.08x = 481,515.42 × 221,175.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,967.08x = 106,499,211,539.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,499,211,539.73/320,967.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,807.27

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