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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,524.94, 334,036.50 and 147,791.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,524.94, 334,036.50 and 147,791.04 is: 221,851.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,524.94 : 334,036.50 = 147,791.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,524.94/334,036.50 = 147,791.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,524.94x = 334,036.50 × 147,791.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,524.94x = 49,367,601,732.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,367,601,732.96/222,524.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,851.99

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