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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223,581, 308,438.12 and 132,886.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223,581, 308,438.12 and 132,886.12 is: 183,321.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223,581 : 308,438.12 = 132,886.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223,581/308,438.12 = 132,886.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223,581x = 308,438.12 × 132,886.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223,581x = 40,987,145,026.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,987,145,026.89/223,581
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,321.23

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