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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,855.60, 521,783.40 and 223,439.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,855.60, 521,783.40 and 223,439.60 is: 335,159.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,855.60 : 521,783.40 = 223,439.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,855.60/521,783.40 = 223,439.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,855.60x = 521,783.40 × 223,439.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,855.60x = 116,587,074,182.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,587,074,182.64/347,855.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,159.40

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