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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,251.20, 421,963.20 and 222,110.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,251.20, 421,963.20 and 222,110.40 is: 333,233.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,251.20 : 421,963.20 = 222,110.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,251.20/421,963.20 = 222,110.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,251.20x = 421,963.20 × 222,110.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,251.20x = 93,722,415,137.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,722,415,137.28/281,251.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,233.83

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