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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,827.26, 307,516.23 and 122,225.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,827.26, 307,516.23 and 122,225.26 is: 168,678.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,827.26 : 307,516.23 = 122,225.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,827.26/307,516.23 = 122,225.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,827.26x = 307,516.23 × 122,225.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,827.26x = 37,586,251,165.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,586,251,165.97/222,827.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,678.87

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