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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,002.20, 333,003.30 and 159,016.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,002.20, 333,003.30 and 159,016.60 is: 238,524.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,002.20 : 333,003.30 = 159,016.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,002.20/333,003.30 = 159,016.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,002.20x = 333,003.30 × 159,016.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,002.20x = 52,953,052,554.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,953,052,554.78/222,002.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,524.90

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