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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,001.10, 332,345.55 and 147,205.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,001.10, 332,345.55 and 147,205.70 is: 220,373.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,001.10 : 332,345.55 = 147,205.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,001.10/332,345.55 = 147,205.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,001.10x = 332,345.55 × 147,205.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,001.10x = 48,923,159,329.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,923,159,329.64/222,001.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,373.50

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