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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,118.56, 466,754.38 and 223,466.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,118.56, 466,754.38 and 223,466.30 is: 308,483.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,118.56 : 466,754.38 = 223,466.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,118.56/466,754.38 = 223,466.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,118.56x = 466,754.38 × 223,466.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,118.56x = 104,303,874,307.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,303,874,307.39/338,118.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,483.14

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