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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,477.20, 333,715.80 and 89,313.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,477.20, 333,715.80 and 89,313.20 is: 133,969.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,477.20 : 333,715.80 = 89,313.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,477.20/333,715.80 = 89,313.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,477.20x = 333,715.80 × 89,313.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,477.20x = 29,805,225,988.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,805,225,988.56/222,477.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,969.80

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