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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,013.60, 332,364.30 and 147,218.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,013.60, 332,364.30 and 147,218.20 is: 220,392.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,013.60 : 332,364.30 = 147,218.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,013.60/332,364.30 = 147,218.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,013.60x = 332,364.30 × 147,218.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,013.60x = 48,930,073,990.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,930,073,990.26/222,013.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,392.24

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