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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,371.58, 366,153.51 and 222,524.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,371.58, 366,153.51 and 222,524.38 is: 307,033.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,371.58 : 366,153.51 = 222,524.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,371.58/366,153.51 = 222,524.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,371.58x = 366,153.51 × 222,524.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,371.58x = 81,478,082,797.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,478,082,797.57/265,371.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307,033.94

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