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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,764.60, 334,146.90 and 185,366.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,764.60, 334,146.90 and 185,366.90 is: 278,050.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,764.60 : 334,146.90 = 185,366.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,764.60/334,146.90 = 185,366.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,764.60x = 334,146.90 × 185,366.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,764.60x = 61,939,774,997.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,939,774,997.61/222,764.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,050.35

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