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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,211.96, 358,894.38 and 223,975.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,211.96, 358,894.38 and 223,975.08 is: 308,915.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,211.96 : 358,894.38 = 223,975.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,211.96/358,894.38 = 223,975.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,211.96x = 358,894.38 × 223,975.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,211.96x = 80,383,397,472.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,383,397,472.05/260,211.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,915.08

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