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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,324.80, 388,987.20 and 233,059.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,324.80, 388,987.20 and 233,059.20 is: 349,588.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,324.80 : 388,987.20 = 233,059.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,324.80/388,987.20 = 233,059.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,324.80x = 388,987.20 × 233,059.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,324.80x = 90,657,045,642.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,657,045,642.24/259,324.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,588.80

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