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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,737.20, 389,605.80 and 230,868.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,737.20, 389,605.80 and 230,868.80 is: 346,303.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,737.20 : 389,605.80 = 230,868.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,737.20/389,605.80 = 230,868.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,737.20x = 389,605.80 × 230,868.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,737.20x = 89,947,823,519.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,947,823,519.04/259,737.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,303.20

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