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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302,588.10, 453,882.15 and 223,856.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302,588.10, 453,882.15 and 223,856.10 is: 335,784.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,588.10 : 453,882.15 = 223,856.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,588.10/453,882.15 = 223,856.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,588.10x = 453,882.15 × 223,856.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,588.10x = 101,604,287,958.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,604,287,958.62/302,588.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,784.15

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