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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,505.01, 333,757.52 and 147,771.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,505.01, 333,757.52 and 147,771.12 is: 221,656.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,505.01 : 333,757.52 = 147,771.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,505.01/333,757.52 = 147,771.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,505.01x = 333,757.52 × 147,771.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,505.01x = 49,319,722,538.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,319,722,538.82/222,505.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,656.68

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