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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,294.08, 472,208.67 and 221,474.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,294.08, 472,208.67 and 221,474.75 is: 305,533.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,294.08 : 472,208.67 = 221,474.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,294.08/472,208.67 = 221,474.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,294.08x = 472,208.67 × 221,474.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,294.08x = 104,582,294,775.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,582,294,775.04/342,294.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,533.46

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