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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,202.60, 332,915.06 and 185,001.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,202.60, 332,915.06 and 185,001.72 is: 277,178.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,202.60 : 332,915.06 = 185,001.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,202.60/332,915.06 = 185,001.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,202.60x = 332,915.06 × 185,001.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,202.60x = 61,589,858,713.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,589,858,713.90/222,202.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,178.84

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