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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339,568.76, 468,283.41 and 223,076.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339,568.76, 468,283.41 and 223,076.48 is: 307,634.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339,568.76 : 468,283.41 = 223,076.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339,568.76/468,283.41 = 223,076.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339,568.76x = 468,283.41 × 223,076.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339,568.76x = 104,463,012,403.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,463,012,403.78/339,568.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307,634.34

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