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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,778.23, 334,254.87 and 98,031.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,778.23, 334,254.87 and 98,031.75 is: 147,086.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,778.23 : 334,254.87 = 98,031.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,778.23/334,254.87 = 98,031.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,778.23x = 334,254.87 × 98,031.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,778.23x = 32,767,589,852.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,767,589,852.12/222,778.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,086.14

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