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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,970.10, 331,570.35 and 96,323.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,970.10, 331,570.35 and 96,323.70 is: 144,535.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,970.10 : 331,570.35 = 96,323.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,970.10/331,570.35 = 96,323.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,970.10x = 331,570.35 × 96,323.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,970.10x = 31,938,082,922.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,938,082,922.30/220,970.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,535.77

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