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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,477.40, 333,716.10 and 184,423.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,477.40, 333,716.10 and 184,423.60 is: 276,635.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,477.40 : 333,716.10 = 184,423.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,477.40/333,716.10 = 184,423.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,477.40x = 333,716.10 × 184,423.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,477.40x = 61,545,124,539.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,545,124,539.96/222,477.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,635.40

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