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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,140.01, 331,147.20 and 146,147.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,140.01, 331,147.20 and 146,147.78 is: 218,849.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,140.01 : 331,147.20 = 146,147.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,140.01/331,147.20 = 146,147.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,140.01x = 331,147.20 × 146,147.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,140.01x = 48,396,426,477.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,396,426,477.48/221,140.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,849.71

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