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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,086.68, 475,709.22 and 223,774.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,086.68, 475,709.22 and 223,774.68 is: 335,717.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,086.68 : 475,709.22 = 223,774.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,086.68/475,709.22 = 223,774.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,086.68x = 475,709.22 × 223,774.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,086.68x = 106,451,678,478.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,451,678,478.55/317,086.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,717.91

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