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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,277.80, 543,416.70 and 222,115.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,277.80, 543,416.70 and 222,115.40 is: 333,173.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,277.80 : 543,416.70 = 222,115.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,277.80/543,416.70 = 222,115.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,277.80x = 543,416.70 × 222,115.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,277.80x = 120,701,217,687.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,701,217,687.18/362,277.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,173.10

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