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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,768.60, 334,152.90 and 185,370.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,768.60, 334,152.90 and 185,370.90 is: 278,056.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,768.60 : 334,152.90 = 185,370.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,768.60/334,152.90 = 185,370.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,768.60x = 334,152.90 × 185,370.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,768.60x = 61,942,223,810.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,942,223,810.61/222,768.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,056.35

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