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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,215.60, 439,823.40 and 223,231.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,215.60, 439,823.40 and 223,231.60 is: 334,847.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,215.60 : 439,823.40 = 223,231.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,215.60/439,823.40 = 223,231.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,215.60x = 439,823.40 × 223,231.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,215.60x = 98,182,481,299.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,182,481,299.44/293,215.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,847.40

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