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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,835.41, 506,222.34 and 223,543.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,835.41, 506,222.34 and 223,543.17 is: 308,483.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,835.41 : 506,222.34 = 223,543.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,835.41/506,222.34 = 223,543.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,835.41x = 506,222.34 × 223,543.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,835.41x = 113,162,546,608.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,162,546,608.42/366,835.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,483.16

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