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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,002.26, 466,593.86 and 223,352.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,002.26, 466,593.86 and 223,352.43 is: 308,325.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,002.26 : 466,593.86 = 223,352.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,002.26/466,593.86 = 223,352.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,002.26x = 466,593.86 × 223,352.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,002.26x = 104,214,872,454.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,214,872,454.08/338,002.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,325.96

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