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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,543.70, 333,815.55 and 98,127.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,543.70, 333,815.55 and 98,127.70 is: 147,191.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,543.70 : 333,815.55 = 98,127.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,543.70/333,815.55 = 98,127.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,543.70x = 333,815.55 × 98,127.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,543.70x = 32,756,552,145.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,756,552,145.74/222,543.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,191.55

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