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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,350.68, 505,608.78 and 223,131.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,350.68, 505,608.78 and 223,131.52 is: 307,948.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,350.68 : 505,608.78 = 223,131.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,350.68/505,608.78 = 223,131.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,350.68x = 505,608.78 × 223,131.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,350.68x = 112,817,255,606.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,817,255,606.75/366,350.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307,948.81

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