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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,275.10, 438,412.65 and 222,291.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,275.10, 438,412.65 and 222,291.10 is: 333,436.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,275.10 : 438,412.65 = 222,291.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,275.10/438,412.65 = 222,291.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,275.10x = 438,412.65 × 222,291.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,275.10x = 97,455,230,222.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,455,230,222.42/292,275.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,436.65

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