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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,339.66, 519,112.50 and 223,269.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,339.66, 519,112.50 and 223,269.48 is: 307,971.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,339.66 : 519,112.50 = 223,269.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,339.66/519,112.50 = 223,269.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,339.66x = 519,112.50 × 223,269.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,339.66x = 115,901,979,713.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,901,979,713.08/376,339.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307,971.74

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