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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,769.60, 334,154.40 and 185,371.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,769.60, 334,154.40 and 185,371.90 is: 278,057.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,769.60 : 334,154.40 = 185,371.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,769.60/334,154.40 = 185,371.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,769.60x = 334,154.40 × 185,371.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,769.60x = 61,942,836,021.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,942,836,021.36/222,769.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,057.85

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