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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357,103, 535,804.69 and 222,279.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357,103, 535,804.69 and 222,279.78 is: 333,513.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,103 : 535,804.69 = 222,279.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,103/535,804.69 = 222,279.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,103x = 535,804.69 × 222,279.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,103x = 119,098,548,616.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,098,548,616.17/357,103
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,513.16

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