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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,775.40, 532,551.90 and 221,805.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,775.40, 532,551.90 and 221,805.80 is: 332,951.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,775.40 : 532,551.90 = 221,805.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,775.40/532,551.90 = 221,805.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,775.40x = 532,551.90 × 221,805.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,775.40x = 118,123,100,221.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,123,100,221.02/354,775.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,951.78

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