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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542,228.16, 813,111.84 and 222,159.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542,228.16, 813,111.84 and 222,159.68 is: 333,145.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542,228.16 : 813,111.84 = 222,159.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542,228.16/813,111.84 = 222,159.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542,228.16x = 813,111.84 × 222,159.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542,228.16x = 180,640,666,178.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,640,666,178.61/542,228.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,145.12

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