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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,712.70, 389,569.05 and 230,844.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,712.70, 389,569.05 and 230,844.30 is: 346,266.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,712.70 : 389,569.05 = 230,844.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,712.70/389,569.05 = 230,844.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,712.70x = 389,569.05 × 230,844.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,712.70x = 89,929,794,648.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,929,794,648.92/259,712.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,266.45

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