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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,942.72, 334,336.32 and 98,215.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,942.72, 334,336.32 and 98,215.68 is: 147,289.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,942.72 : 334,336.32 = 98,215.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,942.72/334,336.32 = 98,215.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,942.72x = 334,336.32 × 98,215.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,942.72x = 32,837,069,017.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,837,069,017.50/222,942.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,289.26

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