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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,405.60, 333,608.40 and 143,608.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,405.60, 333,608.40 and 143,608.80 is: 215,413.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,405.60 : 333,608.40 = 143,608.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,405.60/333,608.40 = 143,608.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,405.60x = 333,608.40 × 143,608.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,405.60x = 47,909,101,993.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,909,101,993.92/222,405.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,413.20

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