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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,581.40, 333,872.10 and 139,637.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,581.40, 333,872.10 and 139,637.40 is: 209,456.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,581.40 : 333,872.10 = 139,637.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,581.40/333,872.10 = 139,637.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,581.40x = 333,872.10 × 139,637.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,581.40x = 46,621,031,976.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,621,031,976.54/222,581.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,456.10

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