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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,003.20, 333,004.80 and 147,207.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,003.20, 333,004.80 and 147,207.80 is: 220,811.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,003.20 : 333,004.80 = 147,207.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,003.20/333,004.80 = 147,207.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,003.20x = 333,004.80 × 147,207.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,003.20x = 49,020,903,997.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,020,903,997.44/222,003.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,811.70

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