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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,182.93, 474,806.89 and 223,362.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,182.93, 474,806.89 and 223,362.12 is: 308,132.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,182.93 : 474,806.89 = 223,362.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,182.93/474,806.89 = 223,362.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,182.93x = 474,806.89 × 223,362.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,182.93x = 106,053,873,541.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,053,873,541.01/344,182.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,132.29

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