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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,773.62, 333,418.27 and 178,191.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,773.62, 333,418.27 and 178,191.22 is: 266,693.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,773.62 : 333,418.27 = 178,191.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,773.62/333,418.27 = 178,191.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,773.62x = 333,418.27 × 178,191.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,773.62x = 59,412,208,301.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,412,208,301.59/222,773.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,693.19

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