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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,050.31, 403,211.88 and 223,936.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,050.31, 403,211.88 and 223,936.43 is: 309,172.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,050.31 : 403,211.88 = 223,936.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,050.31/403,211.88 = 223,936.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,050.31x = 403,211.88 × 223,936.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,050.31x = 90,293,828,940.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,293,828,940.79/292,050.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309,172.17

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