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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,966.36, 307,682.82 and 127,483.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,966.36, 307,682.82 and 127,483.56 is: 175,921.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,966.36 : 307,682.82 = 127,483.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,966.36/307,682.82 = 127,483.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,966.36x = 307,682.82 × 127,483.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,966.36x = 39,224,501,244.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,224,501,244.44/222,966.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,921.16

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