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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,506.16, 333,175.98 and 152,522.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,506.16, 333,175.98 and 152,522.16 is: 228,383.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,506.16 : 333,175.98 = 152,522.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,506.16/333,175.98 = 152,522.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,506.16x = 333,175.98 × 152,522.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,506.16x = 50,816,720,129.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,816,720,129.72/222,506.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,383.43

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