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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,614.64, 307,247.67 and 168,808.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,614.64, 307,247.67 and 168,808.95 is: 232,986.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,614.64 : 307,247.67 = 168,808.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,614.64/307,247.67 = 168,808.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,614.64x = 307,247.67 × 168,808.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,614.64x = 51,866,156,562.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,866,156,562.65/222,614.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,986.28

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