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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,259.60, 333,389.40 and 97,600.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,259.60, 333,389.40 and 97,600.60 is: 146,400.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,259.60 : 333,389.40 = 97,600.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,259.60/333,389.40 = 97,600.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,259.60x = 333,389.40 × 97,600.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,259.60x = 32,539,005,473.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,539,005,473.64/222,259.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,400.90

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