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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,225.12, 358,912.49 and 223,988.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,225.12, 358,912.49 and 223,988.19 is: 308,933.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,225.12 : 358,912.49 = 223,988.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,225.12/358,912.49 = 223,988.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,225.12x = 358,912.49 × 223,988.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,225.12x = 80,392,157,883.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,392,157,883.55/260,225.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,933.12

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