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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,844.20, 379,266.30 and 231,192.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,844.20, 379,266.30 and 231,192.90 is: 346,789.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,844.20 : 379,266.30 = 231,192.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,844.20/379,266.30 = 231,192.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,844.20x = 379,266.30 × 231,192.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,844.20x = 87,683,675,769.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,683,675,769.27/252,844.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,789.35

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