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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223,878.74, 335,817.74 and 153,544.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223,878.74, 335,817.74 and 153,544.82 is: 230,316.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223,878.74 : 335,817.74 = 153,544.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223,878.74/335,817.74 = 153,544.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223,878.74x = 335,817.74 × 153,544.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223,878.74x = 51,563,074,441.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,563,074,441.11/223,878.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,316.98

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