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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,847.34, 358,391.74 and 223,609.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,847.34, 358,391.74 and 223,609.87 is: 308,411.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,847.34 : 358,391.74 = 223,609.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,847.34/358,391.74 = 223,609.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,847.34x = 358,391.74 × 223,609.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,847.34x = 80,139,928,935.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,139,928,935.47/259,847.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,411.58

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