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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,028.83, 357,462.11 and 223,596.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,028.83, 357,462.11 and 223,596.86 is: 307,379.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,028.83 : 357,462.11 = 223,596.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,028.83/357,462.11 = 223,596.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,028.83x = 357,462.11 × 223,596.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,028.83x = 79,927,404,136.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,927,404,136.66/260,028.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307,379.01

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