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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,082.36, 517,580.90 and 222,093.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,082.36, 517,580.90 and 222,093.17 is: 306,469.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,082.36 : 517,580.90 = 222,093.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,082.36/517,580.90 = 222,093.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,082.36x = 517,580.90 × 222,093.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,082.36x = 114,951,179,114.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,951,179,114.08/375,082.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306,469.17

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