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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,731.80, 389,597.70 and 231,738.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,731.80, 389,597.70 and 231,738.20 is: 347,607.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,731.80 : 389,597.70 = 231,738.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,731.80/389,597.70 = 231,738.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,731.80x = 389,597.70 × 231,738.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,731.80x = 90,284,669,722.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,284,669,722.14/259,731.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,607.30

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