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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,548.70, 333,823.05 and 98,132.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,548.70, 333,823.05 and 98,132.70 is: 147,199.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,548.70 : 333,823.05 = 98,132.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,548.70/333,823.05 = 98,132.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,548.70x = 333,823.05 × 98,132.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,548.70x = 32,758,957,218.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,758,957,218.74/222,548.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,199.05

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