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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,766.63, 472,763.00 and 221,814.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,766.63, 472,763.00 and 221,814.59 is: 305,939.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,766.63 : 472,763.00 = 221,814.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,766.63/472,763.00 = 221,814.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,766.63x = 472,763.00 × 221,814.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,766.63x = 104,865,732,748.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,865,732,748.61/342,766.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,939.16

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