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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,597.36, 330,762.38 and 98,995.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,597.36, 330,762.38 and 98,995.60 is: 148,433.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,597.36 : 330,762.38 = 98,995.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,597.36/330,762.38 = 98,995.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,597.36x = 330,762.38 × 98,995.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,597.36x = 32,744,020,265.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,744,020,265.53/220,597.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,433.42

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