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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,924.96, 307,780.56 and 138,132

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,924.96, 307,780.56 and 138,132 is: 190,711.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,924.96 : 307,780.56 = 138,132 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,924.96/307,780.56 = 138,132/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,924.96x = 307,780.56 × 138,132
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,924.96x = 42,514,344,313.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,514,344,313.92/222,924.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,711.46

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