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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,316.90, 543,259.35 and 222,176.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,316.90, 543,259.35 and 222,176.10 is: 333,131.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,316.90 : 543,259.35 = 222,176.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,316.90/543,259.35 = 222,176.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,316.90x = 543,259.35 × 222,176.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,316.90x = 120,699,243,671.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,699,243,671.54/362,316.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,131.70

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