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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,069.44, 306,178.10 and 185,328.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,069.44, 306,178.10 and 185,328.55 is: 255,521.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,069.44 : 306,178.10 = 185,328.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,069.44/306,178.10 = 185,328.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,069.44x = 306,178.10 × 185,328.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,069.44x = 56,743,541,622.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,743,541,622.67/222,069.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,521.61

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