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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,947.95, 307,923.72 and 146,807.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,947.95, 307,923.72 and 146,807.41 is: 202,762.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,947.95 : 307,923.72 = 146,807.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,947.95/307,923.72 = 146,807.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,947.95x = 307,923.72 × 146,807.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,947.95x = 45,205,483,810.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,205,483,810.77/222,947.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,762.50

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