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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,708.42, 333,464.85 and 187,279.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,708.42, 333,464.85 and 187,279.02 is: 280,415.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,708.42 : 333,464.85 = 187,279.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,708.42/333,464.85 = 187,279.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,708.42x = 333,464.85 × 187,279.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,708.42x = 62,450,970,312.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,450,970,312.45/222,708.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,415.85

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