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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,695.76, 307,332.72 and 132,105.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,695.76, 307,332.72 and 132,105.36 is: 182,312.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,695.76 : 307,332.72 = 132,105.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,695.76/307,332.72 = 132,105.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,695.76x = 307,332.72 × 132,105.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,695.76x = 40,600,299,615.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,600,299,615.38/222,695.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,312.85

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