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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,651.76, 307,272 and 132,061.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,651.76, 307,272 and 132,061.36 is: 182,252.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,651.76 : 307,272 = 132,061.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,651.76/307,272 = 132,061.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,651.76x = 307,272 × 132,061.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,651.76x = 40,578,758,209.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,578,758,209.92/222,651.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,252.13

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