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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,855.72, 307,535.62 and 122,252.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,855.72, 307,535.62 and 122,252.84 is: 168,706.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,855.72 : 307,535.62 = 122,252.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,855.72/307,535.62 = 122,252.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,855.72x = 307,535.62 × 122,252.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,855.72x = 37,597,102,946.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,597,102,946.16/222,855.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,706.03

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