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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223,397.70, 335,096.55 and 183,999.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223,397.70, 335,096.55 and 183,999.30 is: 275,998.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223,397.70 : 335,096.55 = 183,999.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223,397.70/335,096.55 = 183,999.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223,397.70x = 335,096.55 × 183,999.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223,397.70x = 61,657,530,632.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,657,530,632.42/223,397.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,998.95

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