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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,296.83, 472,212.46 and 221,477.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,296.83, 472,212.46 and 221,477.50 is: 305,537.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,296.83 : 472,212.46 = 221,477.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,296.83/472,212.46 = 221,477.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,296.83x = 472,212.46 × 221,477.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,296.83x = 104,584,435,109.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,584,435,109.65/342,296.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,537.26

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