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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,224.62, 379,509.26 and 235,769.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,224.62, 379,509.26 and 235,769.58 is: 351,959.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,224.62 : 379,509.26 = 235,769.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,224.62/379,509.26 = 235,769.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,224.62x = 379,509.26 × 235,769.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,224.62x = 89,476,737,657.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,476,737,657.46/254,224.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,959.37

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