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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223,674.69, 308,569.37 and 132,979.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223,674.69, 308,569.37 and 132,979.19 is: 183,450.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223,674.69 : 308,569.37 = 132,979.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223,674.69/308,569.37 = 132,979.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223,674.69x = 308,569.37 × 132,979.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223,674.69x = 41,033,302,673.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,033,302,673.67/223,674.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,450.81

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