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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,193.80, 572,502.30 and 223,942.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,193.80, 572,502.30 and 223,942.60 is: 335,451.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,193.80 : 572,502.30 = 223,942.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,193.80/572,502.30 = 223,942.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,193.80x = 572,502.30 × 223,942.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,193.80x = 128,207,653,567.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,207,653,567.98/382,193.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,451.94

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