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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,556.19, 333,453.93 and 159,051.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,556.19, 333,453.93 and 159,051.86 is: 238,305.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,556.19 : 333,453.93 = 159,051.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,556.19/333,453.93 = 159,051.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,556.19x = 333,453.93 × 159,051.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,556.19x = 53,036,466,777.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,036,466,777.55/222,556.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,305.97

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