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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,797.79, 334,311.57 and 147,969.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,797.79, 334,311.57 and 147,969.72 is: 222,030.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,797.79 : 334,311.57 = 147,969.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,797.79/334,311.57 = 147,969.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,797.79x = 334,311.57 × 147,969.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,797.79x = 49,467,989,405.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,467,989,405.66/222,797.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,030.88

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