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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,614.76, 307,254.72 and 204,681.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,614.76, 307,254.72 and 204,681.36 is: 282,502.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,614.76 : 307,254.72 = 204,681.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,614.76/307,254.72 = 204,681.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,614.76x = 307,254.72 × 204,681.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,614.76x = 62,889,313,956.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,889,313,956.02/222,614.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,502.89

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