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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,224.20, 381,336.30 and 232,451.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,224.20, 381,336.30 and 232,451.40 is: 348,677.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,224.20 : 381,336.30 = 232,451.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,224.20/381,336.30 = 232,451.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,224.20x = 381,336.30 × 232,451.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,224.20x = 88,642,156,805.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,642,156,805.82/254,224.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,677.10

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