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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,063.41, 332,975.15 and 115,182.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,063.41, 332,975.15 and 115,182.41 is: 172,711.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,063.41 : 332,975.15 = 115,182.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,063.41/332,975.15 = 115,182.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,063.41x = 332,975.15 × 115,182.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,063.41x = 38,352,878,006.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,352,878,006.32/222,063.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,711.38

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