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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,589.60, 333,884.40 and 188,029.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,589.60, 333,884.40 and 188,029.60 is: 282,044.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,589.60 : 333,884.40 = 188,029.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,589.60/333,884.40 = 188,029.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,589.60x = 333,884.40 × 188,029.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,589.60x = 62,780,150,178.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,780,150,178.24/222,589.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,044.40

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