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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,238.86, 498,320.62 and 223,373.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,238.86, 498,320.62 and 223,373.71 is: 308,138.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,238.86 : 498,320.62 = 223,373.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,238.86/498,320.62 = 223,373.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,238.86x = 498,320.62 × 223,373.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,238.86x = 111,311,725,658.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,311,725,658.90/361,238.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,138.85

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