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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,903.96, 334,278.20 and 98,176.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,903.96, 334,278.20 and 98,176.92 is: 147,231.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,903.96 : 334,278.20 = 98,176.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,903.96/334,278.20 = 98,176.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,903.96x = 334,278.20 × 98,176.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,903.96x = 32,818,404,099.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,818,404,099.14/222,903.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,231.14

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