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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,046.80, 332,997.30 and 81,787.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,046.80, 332,997.30 and 81,787.20 is: 122,653.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,046.80 : 332,997.30 = 81,787.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,046.80/332,997.30 = 81,787.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,046.80x = 332,997.30 × 81,787.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,046.80x = 27,234,916,774.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,234,916,774.56/222,046.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,653.95

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