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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,787.23, 334,268.34 and 98,040.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,787.23, 334,268.34 and 98,040.75 is: 147,099.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,787.23 : 334,268.34 = 98,040.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,787.23/334,268.34 = 98,040.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,787.23x = 334,268.34 × 98,040.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,787.23x = 32,771,918,754.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,771,918,754.86/222,787.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,099.63

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