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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,663.72, 378,862.30 and 223,885.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,663.72, 378,862.30 and 223,885.24 is: 335,709.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,663.72 : 378,862.30 = 223,885.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,663.72/378,862.30 = 223,885.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,663.72x = 378,862.30 × 223,885.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,663.72x = 84,821,676,962.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,821,676,962.45/252,663.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,709.76

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