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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,705.80, 389,558.70 and 231,712.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,705.80, 389,558.70 and 231,712.20 is: 347,568.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,705.80 : 389,558.70 = 231,712.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,705.80/389,558.70 = 231,712.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,705.80x = 389,558.70 × 231,712.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,705.80x = 90,265,503,406.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,265,503,406.14/259,705.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,568.30

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