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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,261.76, 334,115.16 and 178,369.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,261.76, 334,115.16 and 178,369.48 is: 268,134.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,261.76 : 334,115.16 = 178,369.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,261.76/334,115.16 = 178,369.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,261.76x = 334,115.16 × 178,369.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,261.76x = 59,595,947,349.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,595,947,349.32/222,261.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,134.06

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