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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223,333.27, 308,248.52 and 137,366.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223,333.27, 308,248.52 and 137,366.14 is: 189,595.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223,333.27 : 308,248.52 = 137,366.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223,333.27/308,248.52 = 137,366.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223,333.27x = 308,248.52 × 137,366.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223,333.27x = 42,342,907,125.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,342,907,125.04/223,333.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,595.16

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