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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854,193.60, 1,281,290.40 and 223,171.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854,193.60, 1,281,290.40 and 223,171.20 is: 334,756.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854,193.60 : 1,281,290.40 = 223,171.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854,193.60/1,281,290.40 = 223,171.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854,193.60x = 1,281,290.40 × 223,171.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854,193.60x = 285,947,116,116.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,947,116,116.48/854,193.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,756.80

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