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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357,096.36, 535,794.77 and 222,273.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357,096.36, 535,794.77 and 222,273.18 is: 333,503.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,096.36 : 535,794.77 = 222,273.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,096.36/535,794.77 = 222,273.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,096.36x = 535,794.77 × 222,273.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,096.36x = 119,092,807,910.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,092,807,910.95/357,096.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,503.28

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