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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,215.40, 459,323.10 and 223,271.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,215.40, 459,323.10 and 223,271.40 is: 334,907.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,215.40 : 459,323.10 = 223,271.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,215.40/459,323.10 = 223,271.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,215.40x = 459,323.10 × 223,271.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,215.40x = 102,553,711,589.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,553,711,589.34/306,215.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,907.10

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