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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,308.20, 333,462.30 and 187,316.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,308.20, 333,462.30 and 187,316.20 is: 280,974.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,308.20 : 333,462.30 = 187,316.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,308.20/333,462.30 = 187,316.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,308.20x = 333,462.30 × 187,316.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,308.20x = 62,462,890,879.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,462,890,879.26/222,308.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,974.30

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