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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334,359.70, 501,539.55 and 222,190.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334,359.70, 501,539.55 and 222,190.90 is: 333,286.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,359.70 : 501,539.55 = 222,190.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,359.70/501,539.55 = 222,190.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,359.70x = 501,539.55 × 222,190.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,359.70x = 111,437,524,000.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,437,524,000.10/334,359.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,286.35

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