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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,183.43, 474,807.57 and 223,362.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,183.43, 474,807.57 and 223,362.62 is: 308,132.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,183.43 : 474,807.57 = 223,362.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,183.43/474,807.57 = 223,362.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,183.43x = 474,807.57 × 223,362.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,183.43x = 106,054,260,457.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,054,260,457.00/344,183.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,132.96

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