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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,296.08, 472,211.43 and 221,476.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,296.08, 472,211.43 and 221,476.75 is: 305,536.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,296.08 : 472,211.43 = 221,476.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,296.08/472,211.43 = 221,476.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,296.08x = 472,211.43 × 221,476.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,296.08x = 104,583,852,829.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,583,852,829.25/342,296.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,536.23

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