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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,004.60, 534,006.90 and 223,294.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,004.60, 534,006.90 and 223,294.20 is: 334,941.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,004.60 : 534,006.90 = 223,294.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,004.60/534,006.90 = 223,294.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,004.60x = 534,006.90 × 223,294.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,004.60x = 119,240,643,529.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,240,643,529.98/356,004.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,941.30

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