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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,362.73, 306,862.98 and 120,390.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,362.73, 306,862.98 and 120,390.32 is: 166,139.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,362.73 : 306,862.98 = 120,390.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,362.73/306,862.98 = 120,390.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,362.73x = 306,862.98 × 120,390.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,362.73x = 36,943,330,824.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,943,330,824.04/222,362.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,139.94

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