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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,042.40, 333,063.60 and 212,711.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,042.40, 333,063.60 and 212,711.20 is: 319,066.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,042.40 : 333,063.60 = 212,711.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,042.40/333,063.60 = 212,711.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,042.40x = 333,063.60 × 212,711.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,042.40x = 70,846,358,032.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,846,358,032.32/222,042.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,066.80

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