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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,711.20, 333,988.98 and 104,438.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,711.20, 333,988.98 and 104,438.24 is: 156,620.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,711.20 : 333,988.98 = 104,438.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,711.20/333,988.98 = 104,438.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,711.20x = 333,988.98 × 104,438.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,711.20x = 34,881,221,250.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,881,221,250.60/222,711.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,620.87

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