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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,523.80, 350,285.70 and 223,285.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,523.80, 350,285.70 and 223,285.40 is: 334,928.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,523.80 : 350,285.70 = 223,285.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,523.80/350,285.70 = 223,285.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,523.80x = 350,285.70 × 223,285.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,523.80x = 78,213,682,638.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,213,682,638.78/233,523.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,928.10

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