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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,312.85, 361,969.28 and 223,816.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,312.85, 361,969.28 and 223,816.85 is: 335,725.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,312.85 : 361,969.28 = 223,816.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,312.85/361,969.28 = 223,816.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,312.85x = 361,969.28 × 223,816.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,312.85x = 81,014,822,927.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,014,822,927.28/241,312.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,725.28

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