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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,996.11, 516,151.98 and 223,093.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,996.11, 516,151.98 and 223,093.11 is: 307,890.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,996.11 : 516,151.98 = 223,093.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,996.11/516,151.98 = 223,093.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,996.11x = 516,151.98 × 223,093.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,996.11x = 115,149,950,450.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,149,950,450.86/373,996.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307,890.77

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