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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223,059.76, 334,589.84 and 183,533.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223,059.76, 334,589.84 and 183,533.78 is: 275,300.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223,059.76 : 334,589.84 = 183,533.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223,059.76/334,589.84 = 183,533.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223,059.76x = 334,589.84 × 183,533.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223,059.76x = 61,408,538,691.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,408,538,691.85/223,059.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,300.84

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