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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,712.10, 572,568.15 and 223,859.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381,712.10, 572,568.15 and 223,859.30 is: 335,788.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,712.10 : 572,568.15 = 223,859.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,712.10/572,568.15 = 223,859.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,712.10x = 572,568.15 × 223,859.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,712.10x = 128,174,705,261.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,174,705,261.30/381,712.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,788.95

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