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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,739.20, 334,108.80 and 187,747.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,739.20, 334,108.80 and 187,747.20 is: 281,620.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,739.20 : 334,108.80 = 187,747.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,739.20/334,108.80 = 187,747.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,739.20x = 334,108.80 × 187,747.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,739.20x = 62,727,991,695.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,727,991,695.36/222,739.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,620.80

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