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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,456.83, 306,991.34 and 120,483.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,456.83, 306,991.34 and 120,483.50 is: 166,267.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,456.83 : 306,991.34 = 120,483.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,456.83/306,991.34 = 120,483.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,456.83x = 306,991.34 × 120,483.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,456.83x = 36,987,388,975.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,987,388,975.52/222,456.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,267.72

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