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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,235.91, 306,686.36 and 120,261.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,235.91, 306,686.36 and 120,261.36 is: 165,961.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,235.91 : 306,686.36 = 120,261.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,235.91/306,686.36 = 120,261.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,235.91x = 306,686.36 × 120,261.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,235.91x = 36,882,518,747.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,882,518,747.05/222,235.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,961.11

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