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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,619.52, 307,118.40 and 147,272.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,619.52, 307,118.40 and 147,272.96 is: 203,172.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,619.52 : 307,118.40 = 147,272.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,619.52/307,118.40 = 147,272.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,619.52x = 307,118.40 × 147,272.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,619.52x = 45,230,235,838.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,230,235,838.46/222,619.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,172.82

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