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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,052.31, 403,214.64 and 223,938.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,052.31, 403,214.64 and 223,938.43 is: 309,174.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,052.31 : 403,214.64 = 223,938.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,052.31/403,214.64 = 223,938.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,052.31x = 403,214.64 × 223,938.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,052.31x = 90,295,253,434.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,295,253,434.62/292,052.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309,174.93

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