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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,506.01, 333,759.02 and 147,772.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,506.01, 333,759.02 and 147,772.12 is: 221,658.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,506.01 : 333,759.02 = 147,772.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,506.01/333,759.02 = 147,772.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,506.01x = 333,759.02 × 147,772.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,506.01x = 49,320,277,954.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,320,277,954.52/222,506.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,658.18

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