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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,314.60, 361,971.90 and 223,818.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,314.60, 361,971.90 and 223,818.60 is: 335,727.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,314.60 : 361,971.90 = 223,818.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,314.60/361,971.90 = 223,818.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,314.60x = 361,971.90 × 223,818.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,314.60x = 81,016,043,897.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,016,043,897.34/241,314.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,727.90

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