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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,845.97, 512,184.05 and 221,917.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,845.97, 512,184.05 and 221,917.83 is: 331,527.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,845.97 : 512,184.05 = 221,917.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,845.97/512,184.05 = 221,917.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,845.97x = 512,184.05 × 221,917.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,845.97x = 113,662,771,827.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,662,771,827.02/342,845.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,527.22

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