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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,622.76, 307,231.98 and 132,032.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,622.76, 307,231.98 and 132,032.36 is: 182,212.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,622.76 : 307,231.98 = 132,032.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,622.76/307,231.98 = 132,032.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,622.76x = 307,231.98 × 132,032.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,622.76x = 40,564,563,386.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,564,563,386.87/222,622.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,212.11

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