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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,856.30, 332,784.45 and 97,440.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,856.30, 332,784.45 and 97,440.30 is: 146,160.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,856.30 : 332,784.45 = 97,440.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,856.30/332,784.45 = 97,440.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,856.30x = 332,784.45 × 97,440.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,856.30x = 32,426,616,643.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,426,616,643.34/221,856.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,160.45

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