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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,390, 306,899.28 and 121,788

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,390, 306,899.28 and 121,788 is: 168,068.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,390 : 306,899.28 = 121,788 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,390/306,899.28 = 121,788/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,390x = 306,899.28 × 121,788
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,390x = 37,376,649,512.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,376,649,512.64/222,390
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,068.03

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