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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,369.12, 333,631.98 and 147,785.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,369.12, 333,631.98 and 147,785.40 is: 221,730.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,369.12 : 333,631.98 = 147,785.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,369.12/333,631.98 = 147,785.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,369.12x = 333,631.98 × 147,785.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,369.12x = 49,305,935,617.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,305,935,617.09/222,369.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,730.14

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