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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,998, 516,154.59 and 223,095

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,998, 516,154.59 and 223,095 is: 307,893.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,998 : 516,154.59 = 223,095 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,998/516,154.59 = 223,095/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,998x = 516,154.59 × 223,095
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,998x = 115,151,508,256.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,151,508,256.05/373,998
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307,893.38

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