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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,021.36, 517,780.08 and 222,108.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,021.36, 517,780.08 and 222,108.75 is: 306,658.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,021.36 : 517,780.08 = 222,108.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,021.36/517,780.08 = 222,108.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,021.36x = 517,780.08 × 222,108.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,021.36x = 115,003,486,343.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,003,486,343.70/375,021.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306,658.50

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