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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,792.70, 423,000.09 and 223,006.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,792.70, 423,000.09 and 223,006.14 is: 334,755.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,792.70 : 423,000.09 = 223,006.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,792.70/423,000.09 = 223,006.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,792.70x = 423,000.09 × 223,006.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,792.70x = 94,331,617,290.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,331,617,290.55/281,792.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,755.36

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