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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,309.20, 333,463.80 and 187,317.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,309.20, 333,463.80 and 187,317.20 is: 280,975.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,309.20 : 333,463.80 = 187,317.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,309.20/333,463.80 = 187,317.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,309.20x = 333,463.80 × 187,317.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,309.20x = 62,463,505,317.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,463,505,317.36/222,309.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,975.80

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