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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,875.57, 334,301.07 and 162,965.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,875.57, 334,301.07 and 162,965.45 is: 244,439.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,875.57 : 334,301.07 = 162,965.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,875.57/334,301.07 = 162,965.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,875.57x = 334,301.07 × 162,965.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,875.57x = 54,479,524,308.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,479,524,308.03/222,875.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,439.19

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