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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223,293.89, 334,550.82 and 186,093.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223,293.89, 334,550.82 and 186,093.02 is: 278,814.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223,293.89 : 334,550.82 = 186,093.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223,293.89/334,550.82 = 186,093.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223,293.89x = 334,550.82 × 186,093.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223,293.89x = 62,257,572,437.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,257,572,437.28/223,293.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,814.49

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