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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,996.26, 356,700.03 and 223,173.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,996.26, 356,700.03 and 223,173.20 is: 307,363.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,996.26 : 356,700.03 = 223,173.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,996.26/356,700.03 = 223,173.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,996.26x = 356,700.03 × 223,173.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,996.26x = 79,605,887,135.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,605,887,135.20/258,996.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307,363.08

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