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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,556.06, 333,453.74 and 159,051.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,556.06, 333,453.74 and 159,051.73 is: 238,305.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,556.06 : 333,453.74 = 159,051.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,556.06/333,453.74 = 159,051.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,556.06x = 333,453.74 × 159,051.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,556.06x = 53,036,394,221.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,036,394,221.97/222,556.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,305.77

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