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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,859, 307,550.28 and 122,257

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,859, 307,550.28 and 122,257 is: 168,717.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,859 : 307,550.28 = 122,257 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,859/307,550.28 = 122,257/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,859x = 307,550.28 × 122,257
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,859x = 37,600,174,581.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,600,174,581.96/222,859
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,717.33

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