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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,977.08, 334,559.33 and 138,807.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,977.08, 334,559.33 and 138,807.65 is: 208,269.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,977.08 : 334,559.33 = 138,807.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,977.08/334,559.33 = 138,807.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,977.08x = 334,559.33 × 138,807.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,977.08x = 46,439,394,382.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,439,394,382.87/222,977.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,269.81

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