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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,123.99, 534,228.20 and 223,015.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,123.99, 534,228.20 and 223,015.27 is: 334,549.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,123.99 : 534,228.20 = 223,015.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,123.99/534,228.20 = 223,015.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,123.99x = 534,228.20 × 223,015.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,123.99x = 119,141,046,264.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,141,046,264.61/356,123.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,549.35

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