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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,661.80, 333,992.70 and 147,866.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,661.80, 333,992.70 and 147,866.40 is: 221,799.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,661.80 : 333,992.70 = 147,866.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,661.80/333,992.70 = 147,866.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,661.80x = 333,992.70 × 147,866.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,661.80x = 49,386,298,175.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,386,298,175.28/222,661.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,799.60

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