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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385,030.26, 531,128.49 and 223,867.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385,030.26, 531,128.49 and 223,867.50 is: 308,813.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385,030.26 : 531,128.49 = 223,867.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385,030.26/531,128.49 = 223,867.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385,030.26x = 531,128.49 × 223,867.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385,030.26x = 118,902,407,235.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,902,407,235.08/385,030.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,813.15

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