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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,642.42, 473,059.98 and 220,184.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,642.42, 473,059.98 and 220,184.19 is: 303,991.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,642.42 : 473,059.98 = 220,184.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,642.42/473,059.98 = 220,184.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,642.42x = 473,059.98 × 220,184.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,642.42x = 104,160,328,517.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,160,328,517.72/342,642.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,991.34

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