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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,031.60, 333,047.40 and 216,847.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,031.60, 333,047.40 and 216,847.60 is: 325,271.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,031.60 : 333,047.40 = 216,847.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,031.60/333,047.40 = 216,847.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,031.60x = 333,047.40 × 216,847.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,031.60x = 72,220,529,376.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,220,529,376.24/222,031.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,271.40

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