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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,229.52, 306,684.06 and 121,627.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,229.52, 306,684.06 and 121,627.52 is: 167,849.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,229.52 : 306,684.06 = 121,627.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,229.52/306,684.06 = 121,627.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,229.52x = 306,684.06 × 121,627.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,229.52x = 37,301,221,641.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,301,221,641.33/222,229.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,849.99

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