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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,423.20, 333,634.80 and 82,163.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,423.20, 333,634.80 and 82,163.60 is: 123,245.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,423.20 : 333,634.80 = 82,163.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,423.20/333,634.80 = 82,163.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,423.20x = 333,634.80 × 82,163.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,423.20x = 27,412,636,253.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,412,636,253.28/222,423.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,245.40

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