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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,639.63, 333,757.04 and 115,898.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,639.63, 333,757.04 and 115,898.18 is: 173,741.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,639.63 : 333,757.04 = 115,898.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,639.63/333,757.04 = 115,898.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,639.63x = 333,757.04 × 115,898.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,639.63x = 38,681,834,065.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,681,834,065.99/222,639.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,741.91

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