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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,106.40, 558,159.60 and 222,807.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,106.40, 558,159.60 and 222,807.20 is: 334,210.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,106.40 : 558,159.60 = 222,807.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,106.40/558,159.60 = 222,807.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,106.40x = 558,159.60 × 222,807.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,106.40x = 124,361,977,629.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,361,977,629.12/372,106.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,210.80

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