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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,289.08, 332,717.65 and 146,450.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,289.08, 332,717.65 and 146,450.23 is: 219,203.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,289.08 : 332,717.65 = 146,450.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,289.08/332,717.65 = 146,450.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,289.08x = 332,717.65 × 146,450.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,289.08x = 48,726,576,367.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,726,576,367.56/222,289.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,203.64

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