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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,658.56, 333,434.10 and 155,785.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,658.56, 333,434.10 and 155,785.62 is: 233,291.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,658.56 : 333,434.10 = 155,785.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,658.56/333,434.10 = 155,785.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,658.56x = 333,434.10 × 155,785.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,658.56x = 51,944,237,997.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,944,237,997.64/222,658.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,291.00

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