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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,243.09, 390,265.10 and 233,173.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,243.09, 390,265.10 and 233,173.31 is: 351,019.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,243.09 : 390,265.10 = 233,173.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,243.09/390,265.10 = 233,173.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,243.09x = 390,265.10 × 233,173.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,243.09x = 90,999,405,144.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,999,405,144.48/259,243.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,019.60

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