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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,688.40, 389,110.20 and 234,805.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,688.40, 389,110.20 and 234,805.20 is: 351,825.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,688.40 : 389,110.20 = 234,805.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,688.40/389,110.20 = 234,805.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,688.40x = 389,110.20 × 234,805.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,688.40x = 91,365,098,333.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,365,098,333.04/259,688.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,825.87

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