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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,995.17, 495,497.76 and 223,131.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,995.17, 495,497.76 and 223,131.73 is: 307,974.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,995.17 : 495,497.76 = 223,131.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,995.17/495,497.76 = 223,131.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,995.17x = 495,497.76 × 223,131.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,995.17x = 110,561,272,508.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,561,272,508.61/358,995.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307,974.26

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