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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,694.92, 333,648.72 and 147,637.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,694.92, 333,648.72 and 147,637.08 is: 221,194.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,694.92 : 333,648.72 = 147,637.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,694.92/333,648.72 = 147,637.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,694.92x = 333,648.72 × 147,637.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,694.92x = 49,258,922,766.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,258,922,766.54/222,694.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,194.64

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