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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,460.30, 333,362.40 and 188,999.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,460.30, 333,362.40 and 188,999.20 is: 283,220.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,460.30 : 333,362.40 = 188,999.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,460.30/333,362.40 = 188,999.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,460.30x = 333,362.40 × 188,999.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,460.30x = 63,005,226,910.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,005,226,910.08/222,460.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,220.09

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