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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,309.12, 306,781.92 and 136,238.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,309.12, 306,781.92 and 136,238.52 is: 188,006.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,309.12 : 306,781.92 = 136,238.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,309.12/306,781.92 = 136,238.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,309.12x = 306,781.92 × 136,238.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,309.12x = 41,795,514,743.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,795,514,743.56/222,309.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,006.30

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