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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,996.92, 495,500.18 and 223,133.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,996.92, 495,500.18 and 223,133.48 is: 307,976.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,996.92 : 495,500.18 = 223,133.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,996.92/495,500.18 = 223,133.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,996.92x = 495,500.18 × 223,133.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,996.92x = 110,562,679,504.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,562,679,504.03/358,996.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307,976.68

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