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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,966.71, 334,501.15 and 96,628.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,966.71, 334,501.15 and 96,628.15 is: 144,964.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,966.71 : 334,501.15 = 96,628.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,966.71/334,501.15 = 96,628.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,966.71x = 334,501.15 × 96,628.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,966.71x = 32,322,227,297.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,322,227,297.37/222,966.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,964.36

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