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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,735.66, 465,872.16 and 223,015.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,735.66, 465,872.16 and 223,015.36 is: 307,627.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,735.66 : 465,872.16 = 223,015.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,735.66/465,872.16 = 223,015.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,735.66x = 465,872.16 × 223,015.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,735.66x = 103,896,647,476.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,896,647,476.38/337,735.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307,627.12

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