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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,288.08, 332,716.16 and 146,449.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,288.08, 332,716.16 and 146,449.23 is: 219,202.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,288.08 : 332,716.16 = 146,449.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,288.08/332,716.16 = 146,449.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,288.08x = 332,716.16 × 146,449.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,288.08x = 48,726,025,877.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,726,025,877.27/222,288.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,202.16

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