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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,846.98, 331,094.97 and 96,100.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,846.98, 331,094.97 and 96,100.50 is: 144,074.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,846.98 : 331,094.97 = 96,100.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,846.98/331,094.97 = 96,100.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,846.98x = 331,094.97 × 96,100.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,846.98x = 31,818,392,164.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,818,392,164.49/220,846.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,074.38

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