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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,244.74, 333,459.39 and 142,372.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,244.74, 333,459.39 and 142,372.75 is: 213,618.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,244.74 : 333,459.39 = 142,372.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,244.74/333,459.39 = 142,372.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,244.74x = 333,459.39 × 142,372.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,244.74x = 47,475,530,367.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,475,530,367.62/222,244.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,618.24

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