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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,736.66, 465,873.54 and 223,016.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,736.66, 465,873.54 and 223,016.36 is: 307,628.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,736.66 : 465,873.54 = 223,016.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,736.66/465,873.54 = 223,016.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,736.66x = 465,873.54 × 223,016.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,736.66x = 103,897,421,111.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,897,421,111.11/337,736.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307,628.50

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