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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,459.26, 306,993.66 and 120,484.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,459.26, 306,993.66 and 120,484.72 is: 166,268.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,459.26 : 306,993.66 = 120,484.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,459.26/306,993.66 = 120,484.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,459.26x = 306,993.66 × 120,484.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,459.26x = 36,988,045,166.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,988,045,166.88/222,459.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,268.85

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