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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,917.08, 512,289.95 and 221,988.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,917.08, 512,289.95 and 221,988.88 is: 331,633.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,917.08 : 512,289.95 = 221,988.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,917.08/512,289.95 = 221,988.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,917.08x = 512,289.95 × 221,988.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,917.08x = 113,722,672,235.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,722,672,235.76/342,917.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,633.15

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