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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,336.76, 472,265.53 and 221,517.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,336.76, 472,265.53 and 221,517.05 is: 305,590.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,336.76 : 472,265.53 = 221,517.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,336.76/472,265.53 = 221,517.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,336.76x = 472,265.53 × 221,517.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,336.76x = 104,614,864,107.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,614,864,107.17/342,336.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,590.51

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