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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,983.80, 334,518.90 and 96,623.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,983.80, 334,518.90 and 96,623.80 is: 144,954.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,983.80 : 334,518.90 = 96,623.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,983.80/334,518.90 = 96,623.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,983.80x = 334,518.90 × 96,623.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,983.80x = 32,322,487,289.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,322,487,289.82/222,983.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,954.42

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