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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,276.76, 334,137.68 and 178,384.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,276.76, 334,137.68 and 178,384.48 is: 268,156.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,276.76 : 334,137.68 = 178,384.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,276.76/334,137.68 = 178,384.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,276.76x = 334,137.68 × 178,384.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,276.76x = 59,604,976,295.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,604,976,295.21/222,276.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,156.58

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