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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,160.83, 306,580.67 and 120,185.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,160.83, 306,580.67 and 120,185.99 is: 165,855.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,160.83 : 306,580.67 = 120,185.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,160.83/306,580.67 = 120,185.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,160.83x = 306,580.67 × 120,185.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,160.83x = 36,846,700,281.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,846,700,281.12/222,160.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,855.97

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