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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,529, 332,571.78 and 162,683.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,529, 332,571.78 and 162,683.46 is: 243,132.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,529 : 332,571.78 = 162,683.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,529/332,571.78 = 162,683.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,529x = 332,571.78 × 162,683.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,529x = 54,103,927,868.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,103,927,868.76/222,529
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,132.03

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