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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,059.40, 332,924.94 and 115,290.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,059.40, 332,924.94 and 115,290.06 is: 172,849.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,059.40 : 332,924.94 = 115,290.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,059.40/332,924.94 = 115,290.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,059.40x = 332,924.94 × 115,290.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,059.40x = 38,382,936,308.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,382,936,308.10/222,059.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,849.86

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