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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,170.38, 332,725.73 and 141,956.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,170.38, 332,725.73 and 141,956.28 is: 212,595.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,170.38 : 332,725.73 = 141,956.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,170.38/332,725.73 = 141,956.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,170.38x = 332,725.73 × 141,956.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,170.38x = 47,232,506,181.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,232,506,181.30/222,170.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,595.88

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