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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,327.03, 357,670.08 and 230,285.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,327.03, 357,670.08 and 230,285.95 is: 317,615.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,327.03 : 357,670.08 = 230,285.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,327.03/357,670.08 = 230,285.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,327.03x = 357,670.08 × 230,285.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,327.03x = 82,366,394,159.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,366,394,159.38/259,327.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,615.92

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