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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,989.13, 334,534.71 and 96,650.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,989.13, 334,534.71 and 96,650.52 is: 144,997.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,989.13 : 334,534.71 = 96,650.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,989.13/334,534.71 = 96,650.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,989.13x = 334,534.71 × 96,650.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,989.13x = 32,332,953,679.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,332,953,679.55/222,989.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,997.89

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