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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,699, 333,211.50 and 156,268.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,699, 333,211.50 and 156,268.74 is: 233,815.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,699 : 333,211.50 = 156,268.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,699/333,211.50 = 156,268.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,699x = 333,211.50 × 156,268.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,699x = 52,070,541,258.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,070,541,258.51/222,699
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,815.78

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