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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223,498, 335,175.76 and 73,710.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223,498, 335,175.76 and 73,710.28 is: 110,541.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223,498 : 335,175.76 = 73,710.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223,498/335,175.76 = 73,710.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223,498x = 335,175.76 × 73,710.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223,498x = 24,705,899,118.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,705,899,118.81/223,498
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,541.92

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