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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,964.10, 461,946.15 and 223,327.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,964.10, 461,946.15 and 223,327.20 is: 334,990.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,964.10 : 461,946.15 = 223,327.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,964.10/461,946.15 = 223,327.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,964.10x = 461,946.15 × 223,327.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,964.10x = 103,165,140,230.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,165,140,230.28/307,964.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,990.80

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