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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,257.42, 306,682.22 and 134,997.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,257.42, 306,682.22 and 134,997.10 is: 186,275.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,257.42 : 306,682.22 = 134,997.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,257.42/306,682.22 = 134,997.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,257.42x = 306,682.22 × 134,997.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,257.42x = 41,401,209,132.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,401,209,132.99/222,257.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,275.94

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