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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,036.35, 332,474.80 and 145,895.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,036.35, 332,474.80 and 145,895.49 is: 218,462.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,036.35 : 332,474.80 = 145,895.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,036.35/332,474.80 = 145,895.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,036.35x = 332,474.80 × 145,895.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,036.35x = 48,506,574,645.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,506,574,645.34/222,036.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,462.31

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