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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,764.17, 472,759.67 and 221,812.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,764.17, 472,759.67 and 221,812.13 is: 305,935.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,764.17 : 472,759.67 = 221,812.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,764.17/472,759.67 = 221,812.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,764.17x = 472,759.67 × 221,812.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,764.17x = 104,863,831,117.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,863,831,117.23/342,764.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,935.80

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