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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,591.20, 366,886.80 and 222,818.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,591.20, 366,886.80 and 222,818.40 is: 334,227.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,591.20 : 366,886.80 = 222,818.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,591.20/366,886.80 = 222,818.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,591.20x = 366,886.80 × 222,818.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,591.20x = 81,749,129,757.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,749,129,757.12/244,591.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,227.60

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