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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,329.03, 357,672.84 and 230,287.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,329.03, 357,672.84 and 230,287.95 is: 317,618.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,329.03 : 357,672.84 = 230,287.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,329.03/357,672.84 = 230,287.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,329.03x = 357,672.84 × 230,287.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,329.03x = 82,367,745,094.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,367,745,094.28/259,329.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,618.68

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