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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321,029.08, 481,608.42 and 221,237.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321,029.08, 481,608.42 and 221,237.08 is: 331,900.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321,029.08 : 481,608.42 = 221,237.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321,029.08/481,608.42 = 221,237.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321,029.08x = 481,608.42 × 221,237.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321,029.08x = 106,549,640,544.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,549,640,544.21/321,029.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,900.28

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