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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223,488.99, 333,128.15 and 205,552.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223,488.99, 333,128.15 and 205,552.86 is: 306,392.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223,488.99 : 333,128.15 = 205,552.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223,488.99/333,128.15 = 205,552.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223,488.99x = 333,128.15 × 205,552.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223,488.99x = 68,475,443,050.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,475,443,050.95/223,488.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306,392.91

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