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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,618.26, 333,802.56 and 96,179.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,618.26, 333,802.56 and 96,179.60 is: 144,215.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,618.26 : 333,802.56 = 96,179.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,618.26/333,802.56 = 96,179.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,618.26x = 333,802.56 × 96,179.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,618.26x = 32,104,996,699.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,104,996,699.78/222,618.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,215.47

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