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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,555.64, 333,453.14 and 159,051.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,555.64, 333,453.14 and 159,051.32 is: 238,305.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,555.64 : 333,453.14 = 159,051.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,555.64/333,453.14 = 159,051.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,555.64x = 333,453.14 × 159,051.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,555.64x = 53,036,162,075.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,036,162,075.14/222,555.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,305.18

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