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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,153.21, 306,563.81 and 126,690.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,153.21, 306,563.81 and 126,690.63 is: 174,828.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,153.21 : 306,563.81 = 126,690.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,153.21/306,563.81 = 126,690.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,153.21x = 306,563.81 × 126,690.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,153.21x = 38,838,761,590.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,838,761,590.65/222,153.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,828.72

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