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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,186.30, 333,279.45 and 177,899.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,186.30, 333,279.45 and 177,899.55 is: 266,849.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,186.30 : 333,279.45 = 177,899.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,186.30/333,279.45 = 177,899.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,186.30x = 333,279.45 × 177,899.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,186.30x = 59,290,264,179.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,290,264,179.25/222,186.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,849.33

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