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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,853.21, 333,902.54 and 159,350.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,853.21, 333,902.54 and 159,350.92 is: 238,756.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,853.21 : 333,902.54 = 159,350.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,853.21/333,902.54 = 159,350.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,853.21x = 333,902.54 × 159,350.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,853.21x = 53,207,674,473.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,207,674,473.07/222,853.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,756.60

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