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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,132.68, 475,778.34 and 223,820.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,132.68, 475,778.34 and 223,820.68 is: 335,787.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,132.68 : 475,778.34 = 223,820.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,132.68/475,778.34 = 223,820.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,132.68x = 475,778.34 × 223,820.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,132.68x = 106,489,031,588.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,489,031,588.07/317,132.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,787.00

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