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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,063, 438,464.38 and 222,272.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,063, 438,464.38 and 222,272.28 is: 306,412.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,063 : 438,464.38 = 222,272.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,063/438,464.38 = 222,272.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,063x = 438,464.38 × 222,272.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,063x = 97,458,477,441.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,458,477,441.39/318,063
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306,412.50

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