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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,997.73, 334,637.61 and 116,573.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,997.73, 334,637.61 and 116,573.75 is: 174,934.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,997.73 : 334,637.61 = 116,573.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,997.73/334,637.61 = 116,573.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,997.73x = 334,637.61 × 116,573.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,997.73x = 39,009,961,925.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,009,961,925.33/222,997.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,934.35

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