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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,591.40, 333,887.10 and 139,647.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,591.40, 333,887.10 and 139,647.40 is: 209,471.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,591.40 : 333,887.10 = 139,647.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,591.40/333,887.10 = 139,647.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,591.40x = 333,887.10 × 139,647.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,591.40x = 46,626,465,408.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,626,465,408.54/222,591.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,471.10

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