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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,812.32, 559,215.76 and 223,094.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,812.32, 559,215.76 and 223,094.08 is: 334,639.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,812.32 : 559,215.76 = 223,094.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,812.32/559,215.76 = 223,094.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,812.32x = 559,215.76 × 223,094.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,812.32x = 124,757,725,498.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,757,725,498.70/372,812.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,639.49

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