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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,873, 333,932.15 and 159,370.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,873, 333,932.15 and 159,370.73 is: 238,786.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,873 : 333,932.15 = 159,370.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,873/333,932.15 = 159,370.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,873x = 333,932.15 × 159,370.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,873x = 53,219,008,049.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,219,008,049.46/222,873
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,786.25

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