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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,647.60, 333,971.40 and 194,999.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,647.60, 333,971.40 and 194,999.60 is: 292,499.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,647.60 : 333,971.40 = 194,999.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,647.60/333,971.40 = 194,999.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,647.60x = 333,971.40 × 194,999.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,647.60x = 65,124,289,411.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,124,289,411.44/222,647.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,499.40

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