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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223,844.60, 335,459.70 and 182,372.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223,844.60, 335,459.70 and 182,372.60 is: 273,308.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223,844.60 : 335,459.70 = 182,372.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223,844.60/335,459.70 = 182,372.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223,844.60x = 335,459.70 × 182,372.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223,844.60x = 61,178,657,684.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,178,657,684.22/223,844.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,308.62

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