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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,071.60, 333,107.40 and 162,585.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,071.60, 333,107.40 and 162,585.20 is: 243,877.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,071.60 : 333,107.40 = 162,585.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,071.60/333,107.40 = 162,585.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,071.60x = 333,107.40 × 162,585.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,071.60x = 54,158,333,250.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,158,333,250.48/222,071.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,877.80

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