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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,454.72, 332,298.72 and 96,883.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,454.72, 332,298.72 and 96,883.20 is: 145,375.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,454.72 : 332,298.72 = 96,883.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,454.72/332,298.72 = 96,883.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,454.72x = 332,298.72 × 96,883.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,454.72x = 32,194,163,349.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,194,163,349.50/221,454.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,375.83

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