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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,874.53, 333,721.29 and 117,472.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,874.53, 333,721.29 and 117,472.06 is: 175,896.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,874.53 : 333,721.29 = 117,472.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,874.53/333,721.29 = 117,472.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,874.53x = 333,721.29 × 117,472.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,874.53x = 39,202,927,402.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,202,927,402.16/222,874.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,896.85

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