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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854,234.12, 1,281,363.60 and 223,148

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854,234.12, 1,281,363.60 and 223,148 is: 334,725.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854,234.12 : 1,281,363.60 = 223,148 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854,234.12/1,281,363.60 = 223,148/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854,234.12x = 1,281,363.60 × 223,148
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854,234.12x = 285,933,724,612.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,933,724,612.80/854,234.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,725.24

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