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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,525.80, 348,788.70 and 223,668.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,525.80, 348,788.70 and 223,668.45 is: 335,502.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,525.80 : 348,788.70 = 223,668.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,525.80/348,788.70 = 223,668.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,525.80x = 348,788.70 × 223,668.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,525.80x = 78,013,027,906.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,013,027,906.52/232,525.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,502.68

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