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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,539.97, 518,245.42 and 222,653.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,539.97, 518,245.42 and 222,653.59 is: 307,262.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,539.97 : 518,245.42 = 222,653.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,539.97/518,245.42 = 222,653.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,539.97x = 518,245.42 × 222,653.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,539.97x = 115,389,203,264.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,389,203,264.06/375,539.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307,262.11

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