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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,211.22, 358,893.34 and 223,974.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,211.22, 358,893.34 and 223,974.32 is: 308,914.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,211.22 : 358,893.34 = 223,974.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,211.22/358,893.34 = 223,974.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,211.22x = 358,893.34 × 223,974.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,211.22x = 80,382,889,424.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,382,889,424.63/260,211.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,914.01

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