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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,108.76, 333,885.66 and 178,216.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,108.76, 333,885.66 and 178,216.48 is: 267,904.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,108.76 : 333,885.66 = 178,216.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,108.76/333,885.66 = 178,216.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,108.76x = 333,885.66 × 178,216.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,108.76x = 59,503,927,047.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,503,927,047.68/222,108.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267,904.46

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