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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,999.67, 306,155.12 and 145,490.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,999.67, 306,155.12 and 145,490.90 is: 200,643.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,999.67 : 306,155.12 = 145,490.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,999.67/306,155.12 = 145,490.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,999.67x = 306,155.12 × 145,490.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,999.67x = 44,542,782,235.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,542,782,235.77/221,999.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,643.46

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