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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393,159.44, 542,539.56 and 223,370

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393,159.44, 542,539.56 and 223,370 is: 308,238.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393,159.44 : 542,539.56 = 223,370 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393,159.44/542,539.56 = 223,370/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393,159.44x = 542,539.56 × 223,370
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393,159.44x = 121,187,061,517.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,187,061,517.20/393,159.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,238.97

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