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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,956.64, 307,659.87 and 132,297

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,956.64, 307,659.87 and 132,297 is: 182,557.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,956.64 : 307,659.87 = 132,297 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,956.64/307,659.87 = 132,297/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,956.64x = 307,659.87 × 132,297
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,956.64x = 40,702,477,821.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,702,477,821.39/222,956.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,557.82

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