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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,545.96, 505,832.75 and 223,305.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,545.96, 505,832.75 and 223,305.96 is: 308,161.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,545.96 : 505,832.75 = 223,305.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,545.96/505,832.75 = 223,305.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,545.96x = 505,832.75 × 223,305.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,545.96x = 112,955,469,455.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,955,469,455.93/366,545.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,161.82

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