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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,010.10, 360,015.15 and 222,514.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,010.10, 360,015.15 and 222,514.10 is: 333,771.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,010.10 : 360,015.15 = 222,514.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,010.10/360,015.15 = 222,514.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,010.10x = 360,015.15 × 222,514.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,010.10x = 80,108,447,088.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,108,447,088.62/240,010.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,771.15

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