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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,753, 307,273.38 and 132,019.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,753, 307,273.38 and 132,019.84 is: 182,112.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,753 : 307,273.38 = 132,019.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,753/307,273.38 = 132,019.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,753x = 307,273.38 × 132,019.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,753x = 40,566,182,463.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,566,182,463.86/222,753
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,112.84

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