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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,766.80, 333,178.20 and 199,244.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,766.80, 333,178.20 and 199,244.40 is: 297,997.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,766.80 : 333,178.20 = 199,244.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,766.80/333,178.20 = 199,244.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,766.80x = 333,178.20 × 199,244.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,766.80x = 66,383,890,552.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,383,890,552.08/222,766.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297,997.24

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