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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,523.41, 333,706.55 and 96,158.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,523.41, 333,706.55 and 96,158.55 is: 144,203.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,523.41 : 333,706.55 = 96,158.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,523.41/333,706.55 = 96,158.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,523.41x = 333,706.55 × 96,158.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,523.41x = 32,088,737,492.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,088,737,492.71/222,523.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,203.87

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