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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,517.56, 333,675 and 96,097.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,517.56, 333,675 and 96,097.62 is: 144,102.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,517.56 : 333,675 = 96,097.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,517.56/333,675 = 96,097.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,517.56x = 333,675 × 96,097.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,517.56x = 32,065,373,353.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,065,373,353.50/222,517.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,102.66

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