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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,996.60, 332,338.80 and 147,201.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,996.60, 332,338.80 and 147,201.20 is: 220,366.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,996.60 : 332,338.80 = 147,201.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,996.60/332,338.80 = 147,201.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,996.60x = 332,338.80 × 147,201.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,996.60x = 48,920,670,166.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,920,670,166.56/221,996.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,366.75

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