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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,982.70, 334,365.03 and 155,547.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,982.70, 334,365.03 and 155,547.05 is: 233,244.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,982.70 : 334,365.03 = 155,547.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,982.70/334,365.03 = 155,547.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,982.70x = 334,365.03 × 155,547.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,982.70x = 52,009,492,367.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,009,492,367.84/222,982.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,244.52

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