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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,779.98, 334,257.50 and 98,033.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,779.98, 334,257.50 and 98,033.50 is: 147,088.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,779.98 : 334,257.50 = 98,033.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,779.98/334,257.50 = 98,033.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,779.98x = 334,257.50 × 98,033.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,779.98x = 32,768,432,626.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,768,432,626.25/222,779.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,088.77

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