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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,126.68, 475,769.34 and 223,814.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,126.68, 475,769.34 and 223,814.68 is: 335,778.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,126.68 : 475,769.34 = 223,814.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,126.68/475,769.34 = 223,814.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,126.68x = 475,769.34 × 223,814.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,126.68x = 106,484,162,585.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,484,162,585.91/317,126.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,778.00

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