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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,493.46, 560,381.73 and 223,841.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,493.46, 560,381.73 and 223,841.14 is: 335,846.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,493.46 : 560,381.73 = 223,841.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,493.46/560,381.73 = 223,841.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,493.46x = 560,381.73 × 223,841.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,493.46x = 125,436,485,278.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,436,485,278.37/373,493.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,846.54

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