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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,665.80, 333,998.70 and 146,558.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,665.80, 333,998.70 and 146,558.20 is: 219,837.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,665.80 : 333,998.70 = 146,558.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,665.80/333,998.70 = 146,558.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,665.80x = 333,998.70 × 146,558.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,665.80x = 48,950,248,274.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,950,248,274.34/222,665.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,837.30

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