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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,787.23, 459,625.20 and 223,702.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,787.23, 459,625.20 and 223,702.16 is: 308,963.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,787.23 : 459,625.20 = 223,702.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,787.23/459,625.20 = 223,702.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,787.23x = 459,625.20 × 223,702.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,787.23x = 102,819,150,030.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,819,150,030.43/332,787.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,963.63

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