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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,766.60, 334,149.90 and 185,368.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,766.60, 334,149.90 and 185,368.90 is: 278,053.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,766.60 : 334,149.90 = 185,368.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,766.60/334,149.90 = 185,368.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,766.60x = 334,149.90 × 185,368.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,766.60x = 61,940,999,398.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,940,999,398.11/222,766.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,053.35

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