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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,167.60, 475,832.40 and 223,855.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,167.60, 475,832.40 and 223,855.60 is: 335,840.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,167.60 : 475,832.40 = 223,855.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,167.60/475,832.40 = 223,855.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,167.60x = 475,832.40 × 223,855.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,167.60x = 106,517,747,401.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,517,747,401.44/317,167.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,840.57

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