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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,364.26, 306,862.74 and 120,389.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,364.26, 306,862.74 and 120,389.70 is: 166,137.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,364.26 : 306,862.74 = 120,389.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,364.26/306,862.74 = 120,389.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,364.26x = 306,862.74 × 120,389.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,364.26x = 36,943,113,209.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,943,113,209.78/222,364.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,137.82

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