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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895,158.29, 1,342,724.27 and 221,239.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895,158.29, 1,342,724.27 and 221,239.66 is: 331,856.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895,158.29 : 1,342,724.27 = 221,239.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895,158.29/1,342,724.27 = 221,239.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895,158.29x = 1,342,724.27 × 221,239.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895,158.29x = 297,063,857,335.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,063,857,335.19/895,158.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,856.23

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