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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,516.74, 333,675 and 132,601.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,516.74, 333,675 and 132,601.56 is: 198,842.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,516.74 : 333,675 = 132,601.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,516.74/333,675 = 132,601.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,516.74x = 333,675 × 132,601.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,516.74x = 44,245,825,533
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,245,825,533/222,516.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,842.69

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