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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,533.33, 307,095.60 and 120,561.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,533.33, 307,095.60 and 120,561.36 is: 166,374.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,533.33 : 307,095.60 = 120,561.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,533.33/307,095.60 = 120,561.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,533.33x = 307,095.60 × 120,561.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,533.33x = 37,023,863,186.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,023,863,186.02/222,533.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,374.47

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