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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,362.07, 472,374.78 and 221,357.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,362.07, 472,374.78 and 221,357.76 is: 305,418.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,362.07 : 472,374.78 = 221,357.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,362.07/472,374.78 = 221,357.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,362.07x = 472,374.78 × 221,357.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,362.07x = 104,563,820,579.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,563,820,579.80/342,362.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,418.82

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