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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,194.24, 465,956.58 and 223,268.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,194.24, 465,956.58 and 223,268.20 is: 307,614.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,194.24 : 465,956.58 = 223,268.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,194.24/465,956.58 = 223,268.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,194.24x = 465,956.58 × 223,268.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,194.24x = 104,033,286,894.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,033,286,894.76/338,194.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307,614.01

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