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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,519.70, 333,779.48 and 147,785.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,519.70, 333,779.48 and 147,785.75 is: 221,678.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,519.70 : 333,779.48 = 147,785.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,519.70/333,779.48 = 147,785.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,519.70x = 333,779.48 × 147,785.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,519.70x = 49,327,850,786.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,327,850,786.41/222,519.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,678.58

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