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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,961.17, 334,299.48 and 146,972.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,961.17, 334,299.48 and 146,972.02 is: 220,364.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,961.17 : 334,299.48 = 146,972.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,961.17/334,299.48 = 146,972.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,961.17x = 334,299.48 × 146,972.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,961.17x = 49,132,669,860.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,132,669,860.55/222,961.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,364.24

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