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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224,316.97, 309,546.49 and 133,670.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224,316.97, 309,546.49 and 133,670.91 is: 184,459.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224,316.97 : 309,546.49 = 133,670.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224,316.97/309,546.49 = 133,670.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224,316.97x = 309,546.49 × 133,670.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224,316.97x = 41,377,361,005.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,377,361,005.61/224,316.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,459.34

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