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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,553.62, 333,450.09 and 159,049.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,553.62, 333,450.09 and 159,049.29 is: 238,302.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,553.62 : 333,450.09 = 159,049.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,553.62/333,450.09 = 159,049.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,553.62x = 333,450.09 × 159,049.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,553.62x = 53,034,999,231.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,034,999,231.31/222,553.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,302.12

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