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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,647.40, 333,971.10 and 194,999.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,647.40, 333,971.10 and 194,999.40 is: 292,499.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,647.40 : 333,971.10 = 194,999.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,647.40/333,971.10 = 194,999.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,647.40x = 333,971.10 × 194,999.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,647.40x = 65,124,164,117.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,124,164,117.34/222,647.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,499.10

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