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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,706.92, 333,666.72 and 147,649.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,706.92, 333,666.72 and 147,649.08 is: 221,212.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,706.92 : 333,666.72 = 147,649.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,706.92/333,666.72 = 147,649.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,706.92x = 333,666.72 × 147,649.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,706.92x = 49,265,584,234.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,265,584,234.62/222,706.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,212.63

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