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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223,293.83, 334,550.72 and 186,092.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223,293.83, 334,550.72 and 186,092.96 is: 278,814.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223,293.83 : 334,550.72 = 186,092.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223,293.83/334,550.72 = 186,092.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223,293.83x = 334,550.72 × 186,092.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223,293.83x = 62,257,533,754.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,257,533,754.93/223,293.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,814.39

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