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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,219.84, 358,905.24 and 223,982.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,219.84, 358,905.24 and 223,982.94 is: 308,925.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,219.84 : 358,905.24 = 223,982.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,219.84/358,905.24 = 223,982.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,219.84x = 358,905.24 × 223,982.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,219.84x = 80,388,650,836.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,388,650,836.61/260,219.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,925.91

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