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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,994.26, 356,697.27 and 223,171.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,994.26, 356,697.27 and 223,171.20 is: 307,360.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,994.26 : 356,697.27 = 223,171.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,994.26/356,697.27 = 223,171.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,994.26x = 356,697.27 × 223,171.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,994.26x = 79,604,557,782.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,604,557,782.62/258,994.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307,360.32

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