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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,872.50, 333,931.39 and 159,370.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,872.50, 333,931.39 and 159,370.22 is: 238,785.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,872.50 : 333,931.39 = 159,370.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,872.50/333,931.39 = 159,370.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,872.50x = 333,931.39 × 159,370.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,872.50x = 53,218,719,089.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,218,719,089.21/222,872.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,785.49

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