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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,003.20, 333,004.80 and 159,017.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,003.20, 333,004.80 and 159,017.60 is: 238,526.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,003.20 : 333,004.80 = 159,017.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,003.20/333,004.80 = 159,017.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,003.20x = 333,004.80 × 159,017.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,003.20x = 52,953,624,084.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,953,624,084.48/222,003.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,526.40

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