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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,780.23, 334,257.87 and 98,033.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,780.23, 334,257.87 and 98,033.75 is: 147,089.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,780.23 : 334,257.87 = 98,033.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,780.23/334,257.87 = 98,033.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,780.23x = 334,257.87 × 98,033.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,780.23x = 32,768,552,463.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,768,552,463.11/222,780.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,089.14

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