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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,681.31, 417,623.45 and 222,691.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,681.31, 417,623.45 and 222,691.68 is: 333,719.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,681.31 : 417,623.45 = 222,691.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,681.31/417,623.45 = 222,691.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,681.31x = 417,623.45 × 222,691.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,681.31x = 93,001,266,574.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,001,266,574.44/278,681.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,719.07

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