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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302,605.10, 453,907.65 and 223,873.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302,605.10, 453,907.65 and 223,873.10 is: 335,809.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302,605.10 : 453,907.65 = 223,873.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302,605.10/453,907.65 = 223,873.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302,605.10x = 453,907.65 × 223,873.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302,605.10x = 101,617,712,719.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,617,712,719.22/302,605.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,809.65

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