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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,541.22, 333,811.73 and 147,807.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,541.22, 333,811.73 and 147,807.25 is: 221,710.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,541.22 : 333,811.73 = 147,807.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,541.22/333,811.73 = 147,807.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,541.22x = 333,811.73 × 147,807.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,541.22x = 49,339,793,364.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,339,793,364.03/222,541.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,710.80

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