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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,760.20, 423,029.10 and 222,662.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,760.20, 423,029.10 and 222,662.60 is: 334,301.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,760.20 : 423,029.10 = 222,662.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,760.20/423,029.10 = 222,662.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,760.20x = 423,029.10 × 222,662.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,760.20x = 94,192,759,281.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,192,759,281.66/281,760.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,301.15

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