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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,974.20, 307,702.83 and 120,997.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,974.20, 307,702.83 and 120,997.06 is: 166,975.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,974.20 : 307,702.83 = 120,997.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,974.20/307,702.83 = 120,997.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,974.20x = 307,702.83 × 120,997.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,974.20x = 37,231,137,783.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,231,137,783.68/222,974.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,975.09

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