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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223,391.36, 307,992.64 and 182,956.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223,391.36, 307,992.64 and 182,956.16 is: 252,244.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223,391.36 : 307,992.64 = 182,956.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223,391.36/307,992.64 = 182,956.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223,391.36x = 307,992.64 × 182,956.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223,391.36x = 56,349,150,722.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,349,150,722.66/223,391.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,244.09

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