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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,453.80, 545,180.70 and 223,291.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,453.80, 545,180.70 and 223,291.40 is: 334,937.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,453.80 : 545,180.70 = 223,291.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,453.80/545,180.70 = 223,291.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,453.80x = 545,180.70 × 223,291.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,453.80x = 121,734,161,755.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,734,161,755.98/363,453.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,937.10

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