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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,506.26, 333,759.40 and 147,772.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,506.26, 333,759.40 and 147,772.37 is: 221,658.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,506.26 : 333,759.40 = 147,772.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,506.26/333,759.40 = 147,772.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,506.26x = 333,759.40 × 147,772.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,506.26x = 49,320,418,012.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,320,418,012.75/222,506.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,658.57

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