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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,125.68, 475,767.84 and 223,813.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,125.68, 475,767.84 and 223,813.68 is: 335,776.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,125.68 : 475,767.84 = 223,813.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,125.68/475,767.84 = 223,813.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,125.68x = 475,767.84 × 223,813.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,125.68x = 106,483,351,096.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,483,351,096.05/317,125.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,776.50

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