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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,251.46, 306,695.24 and 121,630.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,251.46, 306,695.24 and 121,630.02 is: 167,842.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,251.46 : 306,695.24 = 121,630.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,251.46/306,695.24 = 121,630.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,251.46x = 306,695.24 × 121,630.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,251.46x = 37,303,348,175.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,303,348,175.10/222,251.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,842.98

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