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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,634.98, 333,398.52 and 155,762.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,634.98, 333,398.52 and 155,762.01 is: 233,255.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,634.98 : 333,398.52 = 155,762.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,634.98/333,398.52 = 155,762.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,634.98x = 333,398.52 × 155,762.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,634.98x = 51,930,823,606.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,930,823,606.23/222,634.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,255.46

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