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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,419.60, 333,629.40 and 117,443.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,419.60, 333,629.40 and 117,443.60 is: 176,165.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,419.60 : 333,629.40 = 117,443.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,419.60/333,629.40 = 117,443.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,419.60x = 333,629.40 × 117,443.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,419.60x = 39,182,637,801.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,182,637,801.84/222,419.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,165.40

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