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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355,977.60, 533,966.40 and 223,267.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355,977.60, 533,966.40 and 223,267.20 is: 334,900.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355,977.60 : 533,966.40 = 223,267.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355,977.60/533,966.40 = 223,267.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355,977.60x = 533,966.40 × 223,267.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355,977.60x = 119,217,183,022.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,217,183,022.08/355,977.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,900.80

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