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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,851.34, 334,328.94 and 122,987.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,851.34, 334,328.94 and 122,987.52 is: 184,509.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,851.34 : 334,328.94 = 122,987.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,851.34/334,328.94 = 122,987.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,851.34x = 334,328.94 × 122,987.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,851.34x = 41,118,287,194.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,118,287,194.83/222,851.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,509.94

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