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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,413.29, 333,479.74 and 188,691.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,413.29, 333,479.74 and 188,691.11 is: 282,917.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,413.29 : 333,479.74 = 188,691.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,413.29/333,479.74 = 188,691.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,413.29x = 333,479.74 × 188,691.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,413.29x = 62,924,663,542.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,924,663,542.35/222,413.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,917.74

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