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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,716.30, 334,117.65 and 96,356.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,716.30, 334,117.65 and 96,356.30 is: 144,553.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,716.30 : 334,117.65 = 96,356.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,716.30/334,117.65 = 96,356.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,716.30x = 334,117.65 × 96,356.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,716.30x = 32,194,340,518.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,194,340,518.70/222,716.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,553.14

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