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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224,217.93, 336,325.68 and 96,115.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224,217.93, 336,325.68 and 96,115.35 is: 144,172.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224,217.93 : 336,325.68 = 96,115.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224,217.93/336,325.68 = 96,115.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224,217.93x = 336,325.68 × 96,115.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224,217.93x = 32,326,060,447.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,326,060,447.19/224,217.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,172.50

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