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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303,184.24, 455,091.78 and 223,312.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303,184.24, 455,091.78 and 223,312.40 is: 335,200.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303,184.24 : 455,091.78 = 223,312.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303,184.24/455,091.78 = 223,312.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303,184.24x = 455,091.78 × 223,312.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303,184.24x = 101,627,637,612.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,627,637,612.07/303,184.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,200.92

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