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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,409.23, 386,534.94 and 231,111.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,409.23, 386,534.94 and 231,111.84 is: 344,370.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,409.23 : 386,534.94 = 231,111.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,409.23/386,534.94 = 231,111.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,409.23x = 386,534.94 × 231,111.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,409.23x = 89,332,802,653.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,332,802,653.40/259,409.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,370.17

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