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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,328.19, 357,671.67 and 230,287.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,328.19, 357,671.67 and 230,287.11 is: 317,617.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,328.19 : 357,671.67 = 230,287.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,328.19/357,671.67 = 230,287.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,328.19x = 357,671.67 × 230,287.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,328.19x = 82,367,175,213.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,367,175,213.17/259,328.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,617.51

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