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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,720.26, 333,921.66 and 104,327

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,720.26, 333,921.66 and 104,327 is: 156,416.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,720.26 : 333,921.66 = 104,327 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,720.26/333,921.66 = 104,327/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,720.26x = 333,921.66 × 104,327
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,720.26x = 34,837,045,022.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,837,045,022.82/222,720.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,416.15

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