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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,908.76, 388,657.75 and 223,957.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,908.76, 388,657.75 and 223,957.79 is: 308,762.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,908.76 : 388,657.75 = 223,957.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,908.76/388,657.75 = 223,957.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,908.76x = 388,657.75 × 223,957.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,908.76x = 87,042,930,756.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,042,930,756.37/281,908.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,762.77

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