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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,013.82, 333,151.96 and 81,870.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,013.82, 333,151.96 and 81,870.86 is: 122,854.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,013.82 : 333,151.96 = 81,870.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,013.82/333,151.96 = 81,870.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,013.82x = 333,151.96 × 81,870.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,013.82x = 27,275,437,475.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,275,437,475.89/222,013.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,854.68

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