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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,993.46, 475,757.19 and 224,167.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,993.46, 475,757.19 and 224,167.38 is: 309,134.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,993.46 : 475,757.19 = 224,167.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,993.46/475,757.19 = 224,167.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,993.46x = 475,757.19 × 224,167.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,993.46x = 106,649,242,798.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,649,242,798.46/344,993.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309,134.10

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