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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,368.32, 333,273.03 and 158,857.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,368.32, 333,273.03 and 158,857.84 is: 238,087.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,368.32 : 333,273.03 = 158,857.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,368.32/333,273.03 = 158,857.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,368.32x = 333,273.03 × 158,857.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,368.32x = 52,943,033,676.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,943,033,676.06/222,368.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,087.12

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