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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,521.12, 333,501.36 and 159,010.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,521.12, 333,501.36 and 159,010.40 is: 238,315.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,521.12 : 333,501.36 = 159,010.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,521.12/333,501.36 = 159,010.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,521.12x = 333,501.36 × 159,010.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,521.12x = 53,030,184,654.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,030,184,654.14/222,521.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,315.29

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