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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328,121.60, 492,182.40 and 223,145.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328,121.60, 492,182.40 and 223,145.60 is: 334,718.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328,121.60 : 492,182.40 = 223,145.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328,121.60/492,182.40 = 223,145.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328,121.60x = 492,182.40 × 223,145.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328,121.60x = 109,828,336,957.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,828,336,957.44/328,121.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,718.40

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