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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,729, 307,366.04 and 122,129.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,729, 307,366.04 and 122,129.16 is: 168,538.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,729 : 307,366.04 = 122,129.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,729/307,366.04 = 122,129.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,729x = 307,366.04 × 122,129.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,729x = 37,538,356,277.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,538,356,277.73/222,729
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,538.25

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