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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,708.96, 334,012.32 and 132,777.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,708.96, 334,012.32 and 132,777.12 is: 199,135.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,708.96 : 334,012.32 = 132,777.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,708.96/334,012.32 = 132,777.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,708.96x = 334,012.32 × 132,777.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,708.96x = 44,349,193,894.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,349,193,894.12/222,708.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,135.20

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