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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,909.77, 550,495.76 and 223,108.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,909.77, 550,495.76 and 223,108.16 is: 334,741.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,909.77 : 550,495.76 = 223,108.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,909.77/550,495.76 = 223,108.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,909.77x = 550,495.76 × 223,108.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,909.77x = 122,820,097,329.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,820,097,329.11/366,909.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,741.96

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