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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223,877.20, 335,604.66 and 111,451

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223,877.20, 335,604.66 and 111,451 is: 167,071.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223,877.20 : 335,604.66 = 111,451 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223,877.20/335,604.66 = 111,451/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223,877.20x = 335,604.66 × 111,451
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223,877.20x = 37,403,474,961.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,403,474,961.66/223,877.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,071.39

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