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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223,403.10, 312,064.50 and 223,403.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223,403.10, 312,064.50 and 223,403.10 is: 312,064.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223,403.10 : 312,064.50 = 223,403.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223,403.10/312,064.50 = 223,403.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223,403.10x = 312,064.50 × 223,403.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223,403.10x = 69,716,176,699.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,716,176,699.95/223,403.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,064.50

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