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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,672.80, 389,509.20 and 231,679.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,672.80, 389,509.20 and 231,679.20 is: 347,518.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,672.80 : 389,509.20 = 231,679.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,672.80/389,509.20 = 231,679.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,672.80x = 389,509.20 × 231,679.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,672.80x = 90,241,179,848.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,241,179,848.64/259,672.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,518.80

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