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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,832.03, 307,478.58 and 126,049.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,832.03, 307,478.58 and 126,049.09 is: 173,930.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,832.03 : 307,478.58 = 126,049.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,832.03/307,478.58 = 126,049.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,832.03x = 307,478.58 × 126,049.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,832.03x = 38,757,395,203.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,757,395,203.49/222,832.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,930.99

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