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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,001.70, 333,002.55 and 151,142.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,001.70, 333,002.55 and 151,142.90 is: 226,714.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,001.70 : 333,002.55 = 151,142.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,001.70/333,002.55 = 151,142.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,001.70x = 333,002.55 × 151,142.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,001.70x = 50,330,971,114.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,330,971,114.40/222,001.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,714.35

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