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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223,509.69, 333,158.96 and 205,573.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223,509.69, 333,158.96 and 205,573.59 is: 306,423.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223,509.69 : 333,158.96 = 205,573.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223,509.69/333,158.96 = 205,573.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223,509.69x = 333,158.96 × 205,573.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223,509.69x = 68,488,682,420.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,488,682,420.00/223,509.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306,423.77

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