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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,146.40, 543,003.60 and 222,005.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,146.40, 543,003.60 and 222,005.60 is: 332,875.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,146.40 : 543,003.60 = 222,005.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,146.40/543,003.60 = 222,005.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,146.40x = 543,003.60 × 222,005.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,146.40x = 120,549,840,020.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,549,840,020.16/362,146.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,875.99

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