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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,849.22, 512,188.91 and 221,921.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,849.22, 512,188.91 and 221,921.08 is: 331,532.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,849.22 : 512,188.91 = 221,921.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,849.22/512,188.91 = 221,921.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,849.22x = 512,188.91 × 221,921.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,849.22x = 113,665,516,071.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,665,516,071.22/342,849.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,532.08

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