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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,468.90, 532,092.15 and 221,499.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,468.90, 532,092.15 and 221,499.30 is: 332,491.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,468.90 : 532,092.15 = 221,499.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,468.90/532,092.15 = 221,499.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,468.90x = 532,092.15 × 221,499.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,468.90x = 117,858,038,760.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,858,038,760.50/354,468.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,491.90

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