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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,328.03, 357,671.46 and 230,286.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,328.03, 357,671.46 and 230,286.95 is: 317,617.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,328.03 : 357,671.46 = 230,286.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,328.03/357,671.46 = 230,286.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,328.03x = 357,671.46 × 230,286.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,328.03x = 82,367,069,625.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,367,069,625.45/259,328.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,617.30

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