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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,181.54, 867,206.61 and 223,165.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,181.54, 867,206.61 and 223,165.02 is: 334,722.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,181.54 : 867,206.61 = 223,165.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,181.54/867,206.61 = 223,165.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,181.54x = 867,206.61 × 223,165.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,181.54x = 193,530,180,464.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,530,180,464.78/578,181.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,722.17

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