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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,430.60, 419,145.90 and 222,349.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,430.60, 419,145.90 and 222,349.90 is: 333,524.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,430.60 : 419,145.90 = 222,349.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,430.60/419,145.90 = 222,349.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,430.60x = 419,145.90 × 222,349.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,430.60x = 93,197,048,950.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,197,048,950.41/279,430.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,524.85

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