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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,518.95, 333,778.35 and 147,785.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,518.95, 333,778.35 and 147,785.01 is: 221,677.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,518.95 : 333,778.35 = 147,785.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,518.95/333,778.35 = 147,785.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,518.95x = 333,778.35 × 147,785.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,518.95x = 49,327,436,792.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,327,436,792.53/222,518.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,677.47

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