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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,638.69, 307,245.15 and 120,667.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,638.69, 307,245.15 and 120,667.46 is: 166,523.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,638.69 : 307,245.15 = 120,667.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,638.69/307,245.15 = 120,667.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,638.69x = 307,245.15 × 120,667.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,638.69x = 37,074,490,311.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,074,490,311.59/222,638.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,523.12

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