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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,034.40, 333,051.60 and 198,706.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,034.40, 333,051.60 and 198,706.40 is: 298,059.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,034.40 : 333,051.60 = 198,706.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,034.40/333,051.60 = 198,706.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,034.40x = 333,051.60 × 198,706.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,034.40x = 66,179,484,450.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,179,484,450.24/222,034.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298,059.60

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