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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,771.44, 419,660.08 and 223,966.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,771.44, 419,660.08 and 223,966.32 is: 335,951.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,771.44 : 419,660.08 = 223,966.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,771.44/419,660.08 = 223,966.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,771.44x = 419,660.08 × 223,966.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,771.44x = 93,989,723,768.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,989,723,768.51/279,771.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,951.82

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