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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,635.44, 307,268.40 and 137,779.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,635.44, 307,268.40 and 137,779.84 is: 190,155.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,635.44 : 307,268.40 = 137,779.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,635.44/307,268.40 = 137,779.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,635.44x = 307,268.40 × 137,779.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,635.44x = 42,335,390,989.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,335,390,989.06/222,635.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,155.67

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