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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,005.10, 333,007.65 and 117,029.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,005.10, 333,007.65 and 117,029.10 is: 175,543.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,005.10 : 333,007.65 = 117,029.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,005.10/333,007.65 = 117,029.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,005.10x = 333,007.65 × 117,029.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,005.10x = 38,971,585,572.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,971,585,572.62/222,005.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,543.65

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