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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,471.97, 333,716.15 and 114,372.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,471.97, 333,716.15 and 114,372.41 is: 171,562.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,471.97 : 333,716.15 = 114,372.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,471.97/333,716.15 = 114,372.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,471.97x = 333,716.15 × 114,372.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,471.97x = 38,167,918,948.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,167,918,948.77/222,471.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,562.82

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