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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,744.80, 333,145.20 and 199,222.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,744.80, 333,145.20 and 199,222.40 is: 297,964.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,744.80 : 333,145.20 = 199,222.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,744.80/333,145.20 = 199,222.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,744.80x = 333,145.20 × 199,222.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,744.80x = 66,369,986,292.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,369,986,292.48/222,744.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297,964.25

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