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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,425.34, 306,946.98 and 121,823.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,425.34, 306,946.98 and 121,823.34 is: 168,116.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,425.34 : 306,946.98 = 121,823.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,425.34/306,946.98 = 121,823.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,425.34x = 306,946.98 × 121,823.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,425.34x = 37,393,306,306.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,393,306,306.51/222,425.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,116.22

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