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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,001.30, 558,001.95 and 222,702.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,001.30, 558,001.95 and 222,702.10 is: 334,053.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,001.30 : 558,001.95 = 222,702.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,001.30/558,001.95 = 222,702.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,001.30x = 558,001.95 × 222,702.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,001.30x = 124,268,206,069.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,268,206,069.10/372,001.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,053.15

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