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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,257.80, 333,386.70 and 89,158.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,257.80, 333,386.70 and 89,158.60 is: 133,737.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,257.80 : 333,386.70 = 89,158.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,257.80/333,386.70 = 89,158.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,257.80x = 333,386.70 × 89,158.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,257.80x = 29,724,291,430.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,724,291,430.62/222,257.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,737.90

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