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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,165.60, 475,829.40 and 223,853.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,165.60, 475,829.40 and 223,853.60 is: 335,837.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,165.60 : 475,829.40 = 223,853.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,165.60/475,829.40 = 223,853.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,165.60x = 475,829.40 × 223,853.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,165.60x = 106,516,124,175.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,516,124,175.84/317,165.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,837.57

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