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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,587.76, 333,490.32 and 185,386.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,587.76, 333,490.32 and 185,386.08 is: 277,753.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,587.76 : 333,490.32 = 185,386.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,587.76/333,490.32 = 185,386.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,587.76x = 333,490.32 × 185,386.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,587.76x = 61,824,463,142.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,824,463,142.75/222,587.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,753.20

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