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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,903, 473,096.80 and 222,136.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,903, 473,096.80 and 222,136.88 is: 306,478.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,903 : 473,096.80 = 222,136.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,903/473,096.80 = 222,136.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,903x = 473,096.80 × 222,136.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,903x = 105,092,247,089.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,092,247,089.98/342,903
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306,478.06

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