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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,710.30, 389,565.45 and 224,280.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,710.30, 389,565.45 and 224,280.90 is: 336,421.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,710.30 : 389,565.45 = 224,280.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,710.30/389,565.45 = 224,280.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,710.30x = 389,565.45 × 224,280.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,710.30x = 87,372,089,734.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,372,089,734.91/259,710.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,421.35

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