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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223,212.96, 336,353.94 and 184,634.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223,212.96, 336,353.94 and 184,634.28 is: 278,220.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223,212.96 : 336,353.94 = 184,634.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223,212.96/336,353.94 = 184,634.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223,212.96x = 336,353.94 × 184,634.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223,212.96x = 62,102,467,537.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,102,467,537.06/223,212.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,220.71

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