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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,144.58, 332,441.52 and 181,695.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,144.58, 332,441.52 and 181,695.88 is: 271,909.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,144.58 : 332,441.52 = 181,695.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,144.58/332,441.52 = 181,695.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,144.58x = 332,441.52 × 181,695.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,144.58x = 60,403,254,524.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,403,254,524.94/222,144.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,909.65

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