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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,838.53, 459,695.91 and 223,753.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,838.53, 459,695.91 and 223,753.40 is: 309,034.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,838.53 : 459,695.91 = 223,753.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,838.53/459,695.91 = 223,753.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,838.53x = 459,695.91 × 223,753.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,838.53x = 102,858,522,828.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,858,522,828.59/332,838.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309,034.30

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