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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,629.30, 307,245.93 and 137,773.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,629.30, 307,245.93 and 137,773.70 is: 190,138.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,629.30 : 307,245.93 = 137,773.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,629.30/307,245.93 = 137,773.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,629.30x = 307,245.93 × 137,773.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,629.30x = 42,330,408,586.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,330,408,586.04/222,629.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,138.53

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