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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,958.20, 331,437.30 and 96,542.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,958.20, 331,437.30 and 96,542.20 is: 144,813.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,958.20 : 331,437.30 = 96,542.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,958.20/331,437.30 = 96,542.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,958.20x = 331,437.30 × 96,542.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,958.20x = 31,997,686,104.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,997,686,104.06/220,958.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,813.30

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