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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,778.21, 391,206.88 and 223,243.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,778.21, 391,206.88 and 223,243.64 is: 307,756.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,778.21 : 391,206.88 = 223,243.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,778.21/391,206.88 = 223,243.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,778.21x = 391,206.88 × 223,243.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,778.21x = 87,334,447,884.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,334,447,884.24/283,778.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307,756.00

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