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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,599.88, 333,817.74 and 156,006

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,599.88, 333,817.74 and 156,006 is: 233,951.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,599.88 : 333,817.74 = 156,006 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,599.88/333,817.74 = 156,006/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,599.88x = 333,817.74 × 156,006
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,599.88x = 52,077,570,346.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,077,570,346.44/222,599.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,951.48

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