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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302,218.60, 453,327.90 and 223,486.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302,218.60, 453,327.90 and 223,486.60 is: 335,229.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,218.60 : 453,327.90 = 223,486.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,218.60/453,327.90 = 223,486.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,218.60x = 453,327.90 × 223,486.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,218.60x = 101,312,711,056.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,312,711,056.14/302,218.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,229.90

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