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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,318.40, 370,977.60 and 222,386.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,318.40, 370,977.60 and 222,386.60 is: 333,579.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,318.40 : 370,977.60 = 222,386.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,318.40/370,977.60 = 222,386.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,318.40x = 370,977.60 × 222,386.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,318.40x = 82,500,447,140.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,500,447,140.16/247,318.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,579.90

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