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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,974.70, 307,703.52 and 120,997.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,974.70, 307,703.52 and 120,997.56 is: 166,975.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,974.70 : 307,703.52 = 120,997.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,974.70/307,703.52 = 120,997.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,974.70x = 307,703.52 × 120,997.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,974.70x = 37,231,375,123.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,231,375,123.41/222,974.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,975.78

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