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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,697.50, 333,209.25 and 156,267.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,697.50, 333,209.25 and 156,267.24 is: 233,813.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,697.50 : 333,209.25 = 156,267.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,697.50/333,209.25 = 156,267.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,697.50x = 333,209.25 × 156,267.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,697.50x = 52,069,689,839.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,069,689,839.97/222,697.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,813.54

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