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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,406.60, 333,609.90 and 143,609.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,406.60, 333,609.90 and 143,609.80 is: 215,414.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,406.60 : 333,609.90 = 143,609.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,406.60/333,609.90 = 143,609.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,406.60x = 333,609.90 × 143,609.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,406.60x = 47,909,651,017.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,909,651,017.02/222,406.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,414.70

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