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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,385.83, 333,496.72 and 96,031.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,385.83, 333,496.72 and 96,031.90 is: 144,012.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,385.83 : 333,496.72 = 96,031.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,385.83/333,496.72 = 96,031.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,385.83x = 333,496.72 × 96,031.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,385.83x = 32,026,323,665.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,026,323,665.37/222,385.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,012.43

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