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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223,872.28, 335,811.01 and 95,771.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223,872.28, 335,811.01 and 95,771.14 is: 143,657.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223,872.28 : 335,811.01 = 95,771.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223,872.28/335,811.01 = 95,771.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223,872.28x = 335,811.01 × 95,771.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223,872.28x = 32,161,002,773.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,161,002,773.40/223,872.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,657.82

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