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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223,625.32, 309,045.72 and 183,275.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223,625.32, 309,045.72 and 183,275.44 is: 253,282.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223,625.32 : 309,045.72 = 183,275.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223,625.32/309,045.72 = 183,275.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223,625.32x = 309,045.72 × 183,275.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223,625.32x = 56,640,490,313.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,640,490,313.12/223,625.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,282.99

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