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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,867.11, 307,481.82 and 127,306.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,867.11, 307,481.82 and 127,306.15 is: 175,639.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,867.11 : 307,481.82 = 127,306.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,867.11/307,481.82 = 127,306.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,867.11x = 307,481.82 × 127,306.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,867.11x = 39,144,326,699.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,144,326,699.19/222,867.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,639.76

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