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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223,277.40, 334,916.10 and 215,404.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223,277.40, 334,916.10 and 215,404.20 is: 323,106.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223,277.40 : 334,916.10 = 215,404.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223,277.40/334,916.10 = 215,404.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223,277.40x = 334,916.10 × 215,404.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223,277.40x = 72,142,334,587.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,142,334,587.62/223,277.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,106.30

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