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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,788.23, 459,626.58 and 223,703.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,788.23, 459,626.58 and 223,703.16 is: 308,965.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,788.23 : 459,626.58 = 223,703.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,788.23/459,626.58 = 223,703.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,788.23x = 459,626.58 × 223,703.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,788.23x = 102,819,918,365.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,819,918,365.99/332,788.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,965.01

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