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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,591.60, 333,887.40 and 188,031.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,591.60, 333,887.40 and 188,031.60 is: 282,047.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,591.60 : 333,887.40 = 188,031.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,591.60/333,887.40 = 188,031.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,591.60x = 333,887.40 × 188,031.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,591.60x = 62,781,382,041.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,781,382,041.84/222,591.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,047.40

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