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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,832.82, 307,507.89 and 120,860.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,832.82, 307,507.89 and 120,860.71 is: 166,787.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,832.82 : 307,507.89 = 120,860.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,832.82/307,507.89 = 120,860.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,832.82x = 307,507.89 × 120,860.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,832.82x = 37,165,621,600.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,165,621,600.46/222,832.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,787.02

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