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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355,972.10, 533,958.15 and 223,261.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355,972.10, 533,958.15 and 223,261.70 is: 334,892.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355,972.10 : 533,958.15 = 223,261.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355,972.10/533,958.15 = 223,261.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355,972.10x = 533,958.15 × 223,261.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355,972.10x = 119,212,404,297.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,212,404,297.86/355,972.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,892.55

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