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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,114.30, 558,171.45 and 222,815.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,114.30, 558,171.45 and 222,815.10 is: 334,222.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,114.30 : 558,171.45 = 222,815.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,114.30/558,171.45 = 222,815.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,114.30x = 558,171.45 × 222,815.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,114.30x = 124,369,027,448.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,369,027,448.90/372,114.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,222.65

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