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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,251.72, 525,041.32 and 223,534.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,251.72, 525,041.32 and 223,534.24 is: 335,086.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,251.72 : 525,041.32 = 223,534.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,251.72/525,041.32 = 223,534.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,251.72x = 525,041.32 × 223,534.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,251.72x = 117,364,712,434.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,364,712,434.80/350,251.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,086.76

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