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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223,608.70, 335,801.85 and 118,632.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223,608.70, 335,801.85 and 118,632.70 is: 178,155.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223,608.70 : 335,801.85 = 118,632.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223,608.70/335,801.85 = 118,632.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223,608.70x = 335,801.85 × 118,632.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223,608.70x = 39,837,080,130.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,837,080,130.50/223,608.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,155.32

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