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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,056.32, 403,220.16 and 223,942.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,056.32, 403,220.16 and 223,942.44 is: 309,180.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,056.32 : 403,220.16 = 223,942.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,056.32/403,220.16 = 223,942.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,056.32x = 403,220.16 × 223,942.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,056.32x = 90,298,106,487.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,298,106,487.59/292,056.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309,180.46

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