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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,792.39, 333,799.65 and 185,591.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,792.39, 333,799.65 and 185,591.52 is: 278,063.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,792.39 : 333,799.65 = 185,591.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,792.39/333,799.65 = 185,591.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,792.39x = 333,799.65 × 185,591.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,792.39x = 61,950,384,418.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,950,384,418.97/222,792.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,063.29

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