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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,719.60, 333,625.80 and 138,220.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,719.60, 333,625.80 and 138,220.40 is: 207,049.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,719.60 : 333,625.80 = 138,220.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,719.60/333,625.80 = 138,220.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,719.60x = 333,625.80 × 138,220.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,719.60x = 46,113,891,526.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,113,891,526.32/222,719.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,049.09

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