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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,100.89, 517,642.68 and 222,147.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,100.89, 517,642.68 and 222,147.78 is: 306,565.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,100.89 : 517,642.68 = 222,147.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,100.89/517,642.68 = 222,147.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,100.89x = 517,642.68 × 222,147.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,100.89x = 114,993,169,607.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,993,169,607.04/375,100.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306,565.98

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