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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,031.34, 471,888.18 and 221,325.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,031.34, 471,888.18 and 221,325.35 is: 305,354.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,031.34 : 471,888.18 = 221,325.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,031.34/471,888.18 = 221,325.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,031.34x = 471,888.18 × 221,325.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,031.34x = 104,440,814,239.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,440,814,239.92/342,031.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,354.51

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