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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,198.58, 332,909.07 and 184,997.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,198.58, 332,909.07 and 184,997.71 is: 277,172.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,198.58 : 332,909.07 = 184,997.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,198.58/332,909.07 = 184,997.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,198.58x = 332,909.07 × 184,997.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,198.58x = 61,587,415,588.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,587,415,588.23/222,198.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,172.86

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