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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,912, 307,618.56 and 122,316.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,912, 307,618.56 and 122,316.48 is: 168,796.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,912 : 307,618.56 = 122,316.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,912/307,618.56 = 122,316.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,912x = 307,618.56 × 122,316.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,912x = 37,626,819,441.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,626,819,441.87/222,912
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,796.74

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