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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,488.80, 389,233.20 and 231,495.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,488.80, 389,233.20 and 231,495.20 is: 347,242.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,488.80 : 389,233.20 = 231,495.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,488.80/389,233.20 = 231,495.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,488.80x = 389,233.20 × 231,495.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,488.80x = 90,105,617,480.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,105,617,480.64/259,488.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,242.80

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