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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,877.80, 545,816.70 and 223,715.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,877.80, 545,816.70 and 223,715.40 is: 335,573.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,877.80 : 545,816.70 = 223,715.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,877.80/545,816.70 = 223,715.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,877.80x = 545,816.70 × 223,715.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,877.80x = 122,107,601,367.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,107,601,367.18/363,877.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,573.10

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