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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,537.38, 505,820.90 and 223,297.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,537.38, 505,820.90 and 223,297.44 is: 308,150.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,537.38 : 505,820.90 = 223,297.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,537.38/505,820.90 = 223,297.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,537.38x = 505,820.90 × 223,297.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,537.38x = 112,948,512,068.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,948,512,068.50/366,537.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,150.05

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