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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,947.10, 334,215.90 and 96,507.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,947.10, 334,215.90 and 96,507.72 is: 144,672.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,947.10 : 334,215.90 = 96,507.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,947.10/334,215.90 = 96,507.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,947.10x = 334,215.90 × 96,507.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,947.10x = 32,254,414,496.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,254,414,496.75/222,947.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,672.95

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