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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384,251.02, 530,379.02 and 223,178.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384,251.02, 530,379.02 and 223,178.47 is: 308,051.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384,251.02 : 530,379.02 = 223,178.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384,251.02/530,379.02 = 223,178.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384,251.02x = 530,379.02 × 223,178.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384,251.02x = 118,369,178,203.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,369,178,203.70/384,251.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,051.70

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