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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,072.41, 349,739.73 and 219,601.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,072.41, 349,739.73 and 219,601.35 is: 302,289.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,072.41 : 349,739.73 = 219,601.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,072.41/349,739.73 = 219,601.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,072.41x = 349,739.73 × 219,601.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,072.41x = 76,803,316,856.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,803,316,856.64/254,072.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302,289.09

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