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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,047.81, 429,071.78 and 222,915.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,047.81, 429,071.78 and 222,915.20 is: 334,372.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,047.81 : 429,071.78 = 222,915.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,047.81/429,071.78 = 222,915.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,047.81x = 429,071.78 × 222,915.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,047.81x = 95,646,619,465.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,646,619,465.80/286,047.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,372.84

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