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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,644.34, 333,178.17 and 138,444.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,644.34, 333,178.17 and 138,444.16 is: 207,176.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,644.34 : 333,178.17 = 138,444.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,644.34/333,178.17 = 138,444.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,644.34x = 333,178.17 × 138,444.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,644.34x = 46,126,572,292.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,126,572,292.46/222,644.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,176.03

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