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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854,232.12, 1,281,360.60 and 223,146

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854,232.12, 1,281,360.60 and 223,146 is: 334,722.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854,232.12 : 1,281,360.60 = 223,146 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854,232.12/1,281,360.60 = 223,146/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854,232.12x = 1,281,360.60 × 223,146
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854,232.12x = 285,930,492,447.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,930,492,447.60/854,232.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,722.24

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