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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,801.12, 307,465.44 and 122,199.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,801.12, 307,465.44 and 122,199.12 is: 168,634.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,801.12 : 307,465.44 = 122,199.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,801.12/307,465.44 = 122,199.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,801.12x = 307,465.44 × 122,199.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,801.12x = 37,572,006,198.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,572,006,198.41/222,801.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,634.73

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