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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355,975.60, 533,963.40 and 223,265.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355,975.60, 533,963.40 and 223,265.20 is: 334,897.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355,975.60 : 533,963.40 = 223,265.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355,975.60/533,963.40 = 223,265.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355,975.60x = 533,963.40 × 223,265.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355,975.60x = 119,215,445,293.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,215,445,293.68/355,975.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,897.80

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