Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,037.85, 332,477.06 and 145,896.99
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 222,037.85, 332,477.06 and 145,896.99 is: 218,464.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
222,037.85 : 332,477.06 = 145,896.99 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
222,037.85/332,477.06 = 145,896.99/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
222,037.85x = 332,477.06 × 145,896.99 - Step 4: Simplify right side
222,037.85x = 48,507,401,568.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 48,507,401,568.56/222,037.85 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 218,464.57
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