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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,746.40, 334,122.39 and 147,327.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,746.40, 334,122.39 and 147,327.71 is: 220,993.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,746.40 : 334,122.39 = 147,327.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,746.40/334,122.39 = 147,327.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,746.40x = 334,122.39 × 147,327.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,746.40x = 49,225,484,907.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,225,484,907.82/222,746.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,993.40

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