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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,960.93, 307,598.50 and 127,416.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,960.93, 307,598.50 and 127,416.37 is: 175,784.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,960.93 : 307,598.50 = 127,416.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,960.93/307,598.50 = 127,416.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,960.93x = 307,598.50 × 127,416.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,960.93x = 39,193,084,287.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,193,084,287.45/222,960.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,784.54

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