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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,313.78, 306,793.02 and 121,711.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,313.78, 306,793.02 and 121,711.78 is: 167,962.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,313.78 : 306,793.02 = 121,711.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,313.78/306,793.02 = 121,711.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,313.78x = 306,793.02 × 121,711.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,313.78x = 37,340,324,555.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,340,324,555.78/222,313.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,962.26

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