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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395,252.16, 545,311.68 and 223,148.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395,252.16, 545,311.68 and 223,148.64 is: 307,868.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395,252.16 : 545,311.68 = 223,148.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395,252.16/545,311.68 = 223,148.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395,252.16x = 545,311.68 × 223,148.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395,252.16x = 121,685,559,768.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,685,559,768.12/395,252.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307,868.17

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