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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,848.22, 512,187.42 and 221,920.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,848.22, 512,187.42 and 221,920.08 is: 331,530.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,848.22 : 512,187.42 = 221,920.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,848.22/512,187.42 = 221,920.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,848.22x = 512,187.42 × 221,920.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,848.22x = 113,664,673,221.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,664,673,221.39/342,848.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,530.59

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