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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,921, 307,630.98 and 122,325.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,921, 307,630.98 and 122,325.48 is: 168,809.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,921 : 307,630.98 = 122,325.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,921/307,630.98 = 122,325.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,921x = 307,630.98 × 122,325.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,921x = 37,631,107,291.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,631,107,291.37/222,921
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,809.16

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