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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,250.20, 421,961.70 and 222,109.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,250.20, 421,961.70 and 222,109.40 is: 333,232.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,250.20 : 421,961.70 = 222,109.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,250.20/421,961.70 = 222,109.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,250.20x = 421,961.70 × 222,109.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,250.20x = 93,721,660,009.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,721,660,009.98/281,250.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,232.33

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