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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,973.82, 307,702.31 and 120,996.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,973.82, 307,702.31 and 120,996.69 is: 166,974.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,973.82 : 307,702.31 = 120,996.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,973.82/307,702.31 = 120,996.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,973.82x = 307,702.31 × 120,996.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,973.82x = 37,230,961,015.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,230,961,015.35/222,973.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,974.58

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