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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,259.17, 333,051.99 and 147,110.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,259.17, 333,051.99 and 147,110.09 is: 220,442.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,259.17 : 333,051.99 = 147,110.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,259.17/333,051.99 = 147,110.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,259.17x = 333,051.99 × 147,110.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,259.17x = 48,995,309,644.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,995,309,644.28/222,259.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,442.24

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