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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,114.76, 517,552.40 and 222,085.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,114.76, 517,552.40 and 222,085.78 is: 306,415.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,114.76 : 517,552.40 = 222,085.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,114.76/517,552.40 = 222,085.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,114.76x = 517,552.40 × 222,085.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,114.76x = 114,941,028,444.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,941,028,444.87/375,114.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306,415.64

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