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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,562.80, 333,844.20 and 196,297.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,562.80, 333,844.20 and 196,297.20 is: 294,445.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,562.80 : 333,844.20 = 196,297.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,562.80/333,844.20 = 196,297.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,562.80x = 333,844.20 × 196,297.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,562.80x = 65,532,681,696.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,532,681,696.24/222,562.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,445.80

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