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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,028.66, 306,456.51 and 137,096.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,028.66, 306,456.51 and 137,096.92 is: 189,228.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,028.66 : 306,456.51 = 137,096.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,028.66/306,456.51 = 137,096.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,028.66x = 306,456.51 × 137,096.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,028.66x = 42,014,243,634.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,014,243,634.95/222,028.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,228.92

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