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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,848.34, 358,393.12 and 223,610.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,848.34, 358,393.12 and 223,610.87 is: 308,412.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,848.34 : 358,393.12 = 223,610.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,848.34/358,393.12 = 223,610.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,848.34x = 358,393.12 × 223,610.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,848.34x = 80,140,597,365.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,140,597,365.21/259,848.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,412.97

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