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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,162.80, 333,379.52 and 79,996.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,162.80, 333,379.52 and 79,996.18 is: 120,043.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,162.80 : 333,379.52 = 79,996.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,162.80/333,379.52 = 79,996.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,162.80x = 333,379.52 × 79,996.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,162.80x = 26,669,088,944.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,669,088,944.50/222,162.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,043.00

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