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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854,233.12, 1,281,362.10 and 223,147

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854,233.12, 1,281,362.10 and 223,147 is: 334,723.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854,233.12 : 1,281,362.10 = 223,147 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854,233.12/1,281,362.10 = 223,147/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854,233.12x = 1,281,362.10 × 223,147
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854,233.12x = 285,932,108,528.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,932,108,528.70/854,233.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,723.74

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