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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,718.82, 332,854.86 and 162,872.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,718.82, 332,854.86 and 162,872.93 is: 243,414.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,718.82 : 332,854.86 = 162,872.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,718.82/332,854.86 = 162,872.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,718.82x = 332,854.86 × 162,872.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,718.82x = 54,213,047,145.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,213,047,145.08/222,718.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,414.76

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