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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,524.60, 333,786.90 and 163,038.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,524.60, 333,786.90 and 163,038.20 is: 244,557.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,524.60 : 333,786.90 = 163,038.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,524.60/333,786.90 = 163,038.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,524.60x = 333,786.90 × 163,038.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,524.60x = 54,420,015,359.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,420,015,359.58/222,524.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,557.30

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