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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,541.17, 307,106.90 and 120,567.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,541.17, 307,106.90 and 120,567.33 is: 166,382.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,541.17 : 307,106.90 = 120,567.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,541.17/307,106.90 = 120,567.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,541.17x = 307,106.90 × 120,567.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,541.17x = 37,027,058,354.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,027,058,354.74/222,541.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,382.96

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