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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,136.68, 475,784.34 and 223,824.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,136.68, 475,784.34 and 223,824.68 is: 335,793.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,136.68 : 475,784.34 = 223,824.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,136.68/475,784.34 = 223,824.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,136.68x = 475,784.34 × 223,824.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,136.68x = 106,492,277,649.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,492,277,649.51/317,136.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,793.00

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