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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223,423.28, 308,277.60 and 132,811.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223,423.28, 308,277.60 and 132,811.28 is: 183,251.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223,423.28 : 308,277.60 = 132,811.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223,423.28/308,277.60 = 132,811.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223,423.28x = 308,277.60 × 132,811.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223,423.28x = 40,942,742,651.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,942,742,651.33/223,423.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,251.91

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