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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,871.50, 333,929.89 and 159,369.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,871.50, 333,929.89 and 159,369.22 is: 238,783.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,871.50 : 333,929.89 = 159,369.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,871.50/333,929.89 = 159,369.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,871.50x = 333,929.89 × 159,369.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,871.50x = 53,218,146,720.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,218,146,720.61/222,871.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,783.99

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