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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,508.76, 382,042.63 and 228,233.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,508.76, 382,042.63 and 228,233.52 is: 343,952.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,508.76 : 382,042.63 = 228,233.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,508.76/382,042.63 = 228,233.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,508.76x = 382,042.63 × 228,233.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,508.76x = 87,194,933,664.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,194,933,664.37/253,508.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,952.35

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