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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223,209.23, 334,813.85 and 98,525.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223,209.23, 334,813.85 and 98,525.39 is: 147,788.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223,209.23 : 334,813.85 = 98,525.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223,209.23/334,813.85 = 98,525.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223,209.23x = 334,813.85 × 98,525.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223,209.23x = 32,987,665,148.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,987,665,148.65/223,209.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,788.09

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