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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,024.68, 426,497.26 and 223,261.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,024.68, 426,497.26 and 223,261.22 is: 308,131.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,024.68 : 426,497.26 = 223,261.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,024.68/426,497.26 = 223,261.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,024.68x = 426,497.26 × 223,261.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,024.68x = 95,220,298,594.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,220,298,594.26/309,024.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,131.70

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