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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,288.80, 429,433.20 and 223,303.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,288.80, 429,433.20 and 223,303.20 is: 334,954.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,288.80 : 429,433.20 = 223,303.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,288.80/429,433.20 = 223,303.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,288.80x = 429,433.20 × 223,303.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,288.80x = 95,893,807,746.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,893,807,746.24/286,288.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,954.80

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