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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,627.44, 307,257.36 and 137,771.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,627.44, 307,257.36 and 137,771.84 is: 190,144.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,627.44 : 307,257.36 = 137,771.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,627.44/307,257.36 = 137,771.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,627.44x = 307,257.36 × 137,771.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,627.44x = 42,331,411,840.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,331,411,840.74/222,627.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,144.63

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