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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223,555, 335,333.36 and 212,343

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223,555, 335,333.36 and 212,343 is: 318,515.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223,555 : 335,333.36 = 212,343 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223,555/335,333.36 = 212,343/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223,555x = 335,333.36 × 212,343
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223,555x = 71,205,691,662.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,205,691,662.48/223,555
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,515.32

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