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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,222.91, 306,665.37 and 120,246.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,222.91, 306,665.37 and 120,246.13 is: 165,938.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,222.91 : 306,665.37 = 120,246.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,222.91/306,665.37 = 120,246.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,222.91x = 306,665.37 × 120,246.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,222.91x = 36,875,323,947.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,875,323,947.52/222,222.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,938.44

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