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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,986.66, 307,518.14 and 146,475.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,986.66, 307,518.14 and 146,475.08 is: 202,001.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,986.66 : 307,518.14 = 146,475.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,986.66/307,518.14 = 146,475.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,986.66x = 307,518.14 × 146,475.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,986.66x = 45,043,742,986.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,043,742,986.55/222,986.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,001.96

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