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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334,100.27, 501,261.81 and 222,221.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334,100.27, 501,261.81 and 222,221.55 is: 333,406.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,100.27 : 501,261.81 = 222,221.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,100.27/501,261.81 = 222,221.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,100.27x = 501,261.81 × 222,221.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,100.27x = 111,391,176,374.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,391,176,374.01/334,100.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,406.43

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