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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,421.14, 307,082.61 and 146,075.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,421.14, 307,082.61 and 146,075.67 is: 201,677.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,421.14 : 307,082.61 = 146,075.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,421.14/307,082.61 = 146,075.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,421.14x = 307,082.61 × 146,075.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,421.14x = 44,857,298,001.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,857,298,001.10/222,421.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,677.31

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