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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,575.40, 333,863.10 and 139,631.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,575.40, 333,863.10 and 139,631.40 is: 209,447.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,575.40 : 333,863.10 = 139,631.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,575.40/333,863.10 = 139,631.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,575.40x = 333,863.10 × 139,631.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,575.40x = 46,617,772,061.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,617,772,061.34/222,575.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,447.10

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