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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,997.60, 364,496.40 and 222,002.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,997.60, 364,496.40 and 222,002.40 is: 333,003.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,997.60 : 364,496.40 = 222,002.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,997.60/364,496.40 = 222,002.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,997.60x = 364,496.40 × 222,002.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,997.60x = 80,919,075,591.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,919,075,591.36/242,997.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,003.60

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