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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,664.68, 332,774.48 and 162,819.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,664.68, 332,774.48 and 162,819.20 is: 243,334.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,664.68 : 332,774.48 = 162,819.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,664.68/332,774.48 = 162,819.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,664.68x = 332,774.48 × 162,819.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,664.68x = 54,182,074,614.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,182,074,614.02/222,664.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,334.84

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