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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,100, 572,362.25 and 223,848.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,100, 572,362.25 and 223,848.68 is: 335,311.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,100 : 572,362.25 = 223,848.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,100/572,362.25 = 223,848.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,100x = 572,362.25 × 223,848.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,100x = 128,122,534,144.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,122,534,144.33/382,100
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,311.53

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