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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,507.02, 333,760.52 and 147,773.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,507.02, 333,760.52 and 147,773.13 is: 221,659.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,507.02 : 333,760.52 = 147,773.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,507.02/333,760.52 = 147,773.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,507.02x = 333,760.52 × 147,773.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,507.02x = 49,320,835,971.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,320,835,971.96/222,507.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,659.69

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