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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,235.61, 498,316.14 and 223,370.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,235.61, 498,316.14 and 223,370.46 is: 308,134.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,235.61 : 498,316.14 = 223,370.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,235.61/498,316.14 = 223,370.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,235.61x = 498,316.14 × 223,370.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,235.61x = 111,309,105,417.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,309,105,417.22/361,235.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,134.37

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