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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,707.68, 465,833.52 and 222,987.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,707.68, 465,833.52 and 222,987.36 is: 307,588.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,707.68 : 465,833.52 = 222,987.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,707.68/465,833.52 = 222,987.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,707.68x = 465,833.52 × 222,987.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,707.68x = 103,874,986,824.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,874,986,824.31/337,707.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307,588.46

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