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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,581.60, 333,872.40 and 188,021.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,581.60, 333,872.40 and 188,021.60 is: 282,032.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,581.60 : 333,872.40 = 188,021.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,581.60/333,872.40 = 188,021.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,581.60x = 333,872.40 × 188,021.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,581.60x = 62,775,222,843.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,775,222,843.84/222,581.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,032.40

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