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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223,248.96, 336,408.12 and 184,670.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223,248.96, 336,408.12 and 184,670.28 is: 278,274.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223,248.96 : 336,408.12 = 184,670.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223,248.96/336,408.12 = 184,670.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223,248.96x = 336,408.12 × 184,670.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223,248.96x = 62,124,581,714.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,124,581,714.67/223,248.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,274.90

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