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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,407.80, 333,611.70 and 147,628.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,407.80, 333,611.70 and 147,628.60 is: 221,442.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,407.80 : 333,611.70 = 147,628.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,407.80/333,611.70 = 147,628.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,407.80x = 333,611.70 × 147,628.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,407.80x = 49,250,628,214.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,250,628,214.62/222,407.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,442.90

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