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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,507.84, 307,055.04 and 124,392

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,507.84, 307,055.04 and 124,392 is: 171,657.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,507.84 : 307,055.04 = 124,392 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,507.84/307,055.04 = 124,392/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,507.84x = 307,055.04 × 124,392
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,507.84x = 38,195,190,535.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,195,190,535.68/222,507.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,657.73

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