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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223,623.59, 308,491.94 and 132,915.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223,623.59, 308,491.94 and 132,915.23 is: 183,358.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223,623.59 : 308,491.94 = 132,915.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223,623.59/308,491.94 = 132,915.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223,623.59x = 308,491.94 × 132,915.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223,623.59x = 41,003,277,104.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,003,277,104.92/223,623.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,358.46

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