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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224,630, 309,736.68 and 183,666.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224,630, 309,736.68 and 183,666.32 is: 253,252.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224,630 : 309,736.68 = 183,666.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224,630/309,736.68 = 183,666.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224,630x = 309,736.68 × 183,666.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224,630x = 56,888,196,184.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,888,196,184.62/224,630
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,252.89

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