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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,275.68, 470,865.96 and 220,422.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,275.68, 470,865.96 and 220,422.06 is: 304,121.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,275.68 : 470,865.96 = 220,422.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,275.68/470,865.96 = 220,422.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,275.68x = 470,865.96 × 220,422.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,275.68x = 103,789,244,887.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,789,244,887.08/341,275.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,121.42

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