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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,218.10, 439,827.15 and 223,234.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,218.10, 439,827.15 and 223,234.10 is: 334,851.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,218.10 : 439,827.15 = 223,234.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,218.10/439,827.15 = 223,234.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,218.10x = 439,827.15 × 223,234.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,218.10x = 98,184,417,985.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,184,417,985.82/293,218.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,851.15

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