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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,265.32, 306,649.98 and 126,702.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,265.32, 306,649.98 and 126,702.96 is: 174,806.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,265.32 : 306,649.98 = 126,702.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,265.32/306,649.98 = 126,702.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,265.32x = 306,649.98 × 126,702.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,265.32x = 38,853,460,149.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,853,460,149.94/222,265.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,806.67

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