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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,152.40, 333,228.60 and 163,249.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,152.40, 333,228.60 and 163,249.20 is: 244,873.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,152.40 : 333,228.60 = 163,249.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,152.40/333,228.60 = 163,249.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,152.40x = 333,228.60 × 163,249.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,152.40x = 54,399,302,367.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,399,302,367.12/222,152.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,873.80

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