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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,940.80, 545,911.20 and 223,778.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,940.80, 545,911.20 and 223,778.40 is: 335,667.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,940.80 : 545,911.20 = 223,778.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,940.80/545,911.20 = 223,778.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,940.80x = 545,911.20 × 223,778.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,940.80x = 122,163,134,878.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,163,134,878.08/363,940.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,667.60

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