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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,478.58, 333,329.06 and 185,277.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,478.58, 333,329.06 and 185,277.98 is: 277,593.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,478.58 : 333,329.06 = 185,277.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,478.58/333,329.06 = 185,277.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,478.58x = 333,329.06 × 185,277.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,478.58x = 61,758,534,912.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,758,534,912.10/222,478.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,593.17

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