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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,501.69, 333,848.11 and 147,647.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,501.69, 333,848.11 and 147,647.97 is: 221,535.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,501.69 : 333,848.11 = 147,647.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,501.69/333,848.11 = 147,647.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,501.69x = 333,848.11 × 147,647.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,501.69x = 49,291,994,060.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,291,994,060.60/222,501.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,535.37

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