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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,049.56, 403,210.84 and 223,935.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,049.56, 403,210.84 and 223,935.68 is: 309,171.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,049.56 : 403,210.84 = 223,935.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,049.56/403,210.84 = 223,935.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,049.56x = 403,210.84 × 223,935.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,049.56x = 90,293,293,638.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,293,293,638.77/292,049.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309,171.13

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