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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,637.60, 333,300.30 and 147,842.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,637.60, 333,300.30 and 147,842.20 is: 221,327.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,637.60 : 333,300.30 = 147,842.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,637.60/333,300.30 = 147,842.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,637.60x = 333,300.30 × 147,842.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,637.60x = 49,275,849,612.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,275,849,612.66/222,637.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,327.62

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