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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,279.80, 543,419.70 and 222,117.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,279.80, 543,419.70 and 222,117.40 is: 333,176.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,279.80 : 543,419.70 = 222,117.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,279.80/543,419.70 = 222,117.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,279.80x = 543,419.70 × 222,117.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,279.80x = 120,702,970,872.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,702,970,872.78/362,279.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,176.10

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