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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,144.60, 379,814.91 and 232,476.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,144.60, 379,814.91 and 232,476.64 is: 348,804.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,144.60 : 379,814.91 = 232,476.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,144.60/379,814.91 = 232,476.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,144.60x = 379,814.91 × 232,476.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,144.60x = 88,298,094,098.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,298,094,098.70/253,144.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,804.97

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