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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,031.62, 333,156.78 and 103,685.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,031.62, 333,156.78 and 103,685.76 is: 155,579.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,031.62 : 333,156.78 = 103,685.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,031.62/333,156.78 = 103,685.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,031.62x = 333,156.78 × 103,685.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,031.62x = 34,543,613,933.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,543,613,933.45/222,031.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,579.70

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