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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,662.80, 333,994.20 and 98,246.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,662.80, 333,994.20 and 98,246.80 is: 147,370.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,662.80 : 333,994.20 = 98,246.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,662.80/333,994.20 = 98,246.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,662.80x = 333,994.20 × 98,246.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,662.80x = 32,813,861,368.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,813,861,368.56/222,662.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,370.20

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