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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,954.65, 520,273.08 and 223,963.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,954.65, 520,273.08 and 223,963.40 is: 309,114.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,954.65 : 520,273.08 = 223,963.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,954.65/520,273.08 = 223,963.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,954.65x = 520,273.08 × 223,963.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,954.65x = 116,522,127,925.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,522,127,925.27/376,954.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309,114.45

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