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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,651.90, 334,186.65 and 117,546.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,651.90, 334,186.65 and 117,546.30 is: 176,429.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,651.90 : 334,186.65 = 117,546.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,651.90/334,186.65 = 117,546.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,651.90x = 334,186.65 × 117,546.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,651.90x = 39,282,404,216.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,282,404,216.90/222,651.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,429.68

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