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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,343.36, 451,941.37 and 224,150.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,343.36, 451,941.37 and 224,150.22 is: 309,469.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,343.36 : 451,941.37 = 224,150.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,343.36/451,941.37 = 224,150.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,343.36x = 451,941.37 × 224,150.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,343.36x = 101,302,758,213.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,302,758,213.07/327,343.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309,469.42

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