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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,562.10, 389,015.10 and 231,349.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,562.10, 389,015.10 and 231,349.80 is: 346,732.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,562.10 : 389,015.10 = 231,349.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,562.10/389,015.10 = 231,349.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,562.10x = 389,015.10 × 231,349.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,562.10x = 89,998,565,581.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,998,565,581.98/259,562.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,732.31

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