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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,876.83, 307,570 and 126,078.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,876.83, 307,570 and 126,078.62 is: 173,988.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,876.83 : 307,570 = 126,078.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,876.83/307,570 = 126,078.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,876.83x = 307,570 × 126,078.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,876.83x = 38,778,001,153.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,778,001,153.40/222,876.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,988.48

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