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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,072, 306,607.36 and 131,456.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,072, 306,607.36 and 131,456.96 is: 181,498.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,072 : 306,607.36 = 131,456.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,072/306,607.36 = 131,456.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,072x = 306,607.36 × 131,456.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,072x = 40,305,671,459.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,305,671,459.23/222,072
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,498.21

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