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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,378.96, 508,351.95 and 223,270.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,378.96, 508,351.95 and 223,270.63 is: 308,106.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,378.96 : 508,351.95 = 223,270.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,378.96/508,351.95 = 223,270.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,378.96x = 508,351.95 × 223,270.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,378.96x = 113,500,058,867.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,500,058,867.35/368,378.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,106.79

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