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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,522.21, 472,522.93 and 221,702.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,522.21, 472,522.93 and 221,702.32 is: 305,847.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,522.21 : 472,522.93 = 221,702.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,522.21/472,522.93 = 221,702.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,522.21x = 472,522.93 × 221,702.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,522.21x = 104,759,429,834.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,759,429,834.20/342,522.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,847.12

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