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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,627.98, 333,388.02 and 155,755.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,627.98, 333,388.02 and 155,755.02 is: 233,244.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,627.98 : 333,388.02 = 155,755.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,627.98/333,388.02 = 155,755.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,627.98x = 333,388.02 × 155,755.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,627.98x = 51,926,857,722.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,926,857,722.86/222,627.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,244.98

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