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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,966.88, 362,670.74 and 222,329.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,966.88, 362,670.74 and 222,329.16 is: 306,625.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,966.88 : 362,670.74 = 222,329.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,966.88/362,670.74 = 222,329.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,966.88x = 362,670.74 × 222,329.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,966.88x = 80,632,280,980.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,632,280,980.78/262,966.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306,625.23

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