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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,061.16, 306,446.82 and 121,457

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,061.16, 306,446.82 and 121,457 is: 167,611.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,061.16 : 306,446.82 = 121,457 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,061.16/306,446.82 = 121,457/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,061.16x = 306,446.82 × 121,457
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,061.16x = 37,220,111,416.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,220,111,416.74/222,061.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,611.98

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