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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,145.90, 543,002.85 and 222,005.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,145.90, 543,002.85 and 222,005.10 is: 332,875.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,145.90 : 543,002.85 = 222,005.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,145.90/543,002.85 = 222,005.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,145.90x = 543,002.85 × 222,005.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,145.90x = 120,549,402,014.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,549,402,014.54/362,145.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,875.24

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