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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331,420.18, 457,214.34 and 223,951

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331,420.18, 457,214.34 and 223,951 is: 308,954.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,420.18 : 457,214.34 = 223,951 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,420.18/457,214.34 = 223,951/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,420.18x = 457,214.34 × 223,951
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,420.18x = 102,393,608,657.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,393,608,657.34/331,420.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,954.06

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