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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,406.40, 333,609.60 and 163,503.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,406.40, 333,609.60 and 163,503.20 is: 245,254.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,406.40 : 333,609.60 = 163,503.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,406.40/333,609.60 = 163,503.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,406.40x = 333,609.60 × 163,503.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,406.40x = 54,546,237,150.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,546,237,150.72/222,406.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,254.80

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