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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,843.10, 521,764.65 and 223,427.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,843.10, 521,764.65 and 223,427.10 is: 335,140.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,843.10 : 521,764.65 = 223,427.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,843.10/521,764.65 = 223,427.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,843.10x = 521,764.65 × 223,427.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,843.10x = 116,576,362,632.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,576,362,632.02/347,843.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,140.65

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