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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,521.96, 333,782.84 and 147,788.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,521.96, 333,782.84 and 147,788.02 is: 221,681.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,521.96 : 333,782.84 = 147,788.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,521.96/333,782.84 = 147,788.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,521.96x = 333,782.84 × 147,788.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,521.96x = 49,329,105,033.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,329,105,033.58/222,521.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,681.96

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