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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,362.83, 306,907.05 and 204,429.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,362.83, 306,907.05 and 204,429.43 is: 282,155.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,362.83 : 306,907.05 = 204,429.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,362.83/306,907.05 = 204,429.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,362.83x = 306,907.05 × 204,429.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,362.83x = 62,740,833,294.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,740,833,294.48/222,362.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,155.22

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