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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,005.10, 534,007.65 and 223,294.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,005.10, 534,007.65 and 223,294.70 is: 334,942.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,005.10 : 534,007.65 = 223,294.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,005.10/534,007.65 = 223,294.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,005.10x = 534,007.65 × 223,294.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,005.10x = 119,241,078,004.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,241,078,004.46/356,005.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,942.05

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