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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,857, 389,124.54 and 235,893.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,857, 389,124.54 and 235,893.96 is: 353,240.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,857 : 389,124.54 = 235,893.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,857/389,124.54 = 235,893.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,857x = 389,124.54 × 235,893.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,857x = 91,792,128,673.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,792,128,673.78/259,857
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,240.93

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