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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219,445.87, 302,751.83 and 162,222.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219,445.87, 302,751.83 and 162,222.58 is: 223,805.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219,445.87 : 302,751.83 = 162,222.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219,445.87/302,751.83 = 162,222.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219,445.87x = 302,751.83 × 162,222.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219,445.87x = 49,113,183,367.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,113,183,367.88/219,445.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,805.46

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