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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,362.76, 306,860.67 and 120,388.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,362.76, 306,860.67 and 120,388.20 is: 166,135.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,362.76 : 306,860.67 = 120,388.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,362.76/306,860.67 = 120,388.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,362.76x = 306,860.67 × 120,388.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,362.76x = 36,942,403,712.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,942,403,712.09/222,362.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,135.75

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