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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,156.14, 333,955.91 and 178,263.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,156.14, 333,955.91 and 178,263.05 is: 267,973.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,156.14 : 333,955.91 = 178,263.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,156.14/333,955.91 = 178,263.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,156.14x = 333,955.91 × 178,263.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,156.14x = 59,531,997,858.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,531,997,858.00/222,156.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267,973.68

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