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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,881, 307,581.18 and 122,279

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,881, 307,581.18 and 122,279 is: 168,747.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,881 : 307,581.18 = 122,279 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,881/307,581.18 = 122,279/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,881x = 307,581.18 × 122,279
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,881x = 37,610,719,109.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,610,719,109.22/222,881
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,747.98

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