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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,170.83, 306,594.45 and 120,196

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,170.83, 306,594.45 and 120,196 is: 165,869.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,170.83 : 306,594.45 = 120,196 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,170.83/306,594.45 = 120,196/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,170.83x = 306,594.45 × 120,196
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,170.83x = 36,851,426,512.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,851,426,512.20/222,170.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,869.78

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