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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854,200.60, 1,281,300.90 and 223,178.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854,200.60, 1,281,300.90 and 223,178.20 is: 334,767.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854,200.60 : 1,281,300.90 = 223,178.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854,200.60/1,281,300.90 = 223,178.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854,200.60x = 1,281,300.90 × 223,178.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854,200.60x = 285,958,428,520.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,958,428,520.38/854,200.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,767.30

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