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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,276.24, 333,116.16 and 143,349.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,276.24, 333,116.16 and 143,349.84 is: 214,832.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,276.24 : 333,116.16 = 143,349.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,276.24/333,116.16 = 143,349.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,276.24x = 333,116.16 × 143,349.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,276.24x = 47,752,148,237.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,752,148,237.41/222,276.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,832.45

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