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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,812.20, 542,718.30 and 221,844.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,812.20, 542,718.30 and 221,844.20 is: 332,766.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,812.20 : 542,718.30 = 221,844.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,812.20/542,718.30 = 221,844.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,812.20x = 542,718.30 × 221,844.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,812.20x = 120,398,907,088.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,398,907,088.86/361,812.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,766.30

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