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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,853.42, 333,965.85 and 123,058.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,853.42, 333,965.85 and 123,058.54 is: 184,414.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,853.42 : 333,965.85 = 123,058.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,853.42/333,965.85 = 123,058.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,853.42x = 333,965.85 × 123,058.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,853.42x = 41,097,349,910.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,097,349,910.86/222,853.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,414.27

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