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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223,207.73, 334,811.60 and 98,523.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223,207.73, 334,811.60 and 98,523.89 is: 147,785.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223,207.73 : 334,811.60 = 98,523.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223,207.73/334,811.60 = 98,523.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223,207.73x = 334,811.60 × 98,523.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223,207.73x = 32,986,940,756.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,986,940,756.50/223,207.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,785.84

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