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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223,562.80, 334,955.40 and 183,905.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223,562.80, 334,955.40 and 183,905.20 is: 275,537.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223,562.80 : 334,955.40 = 183,905.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223,562.80/334,955.40 = 183,905.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223,562.80x = 334,955.40 × 183,905.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223,562.80x = 61,600,039,828.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,600,039,828.08/223,562.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,537.97

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