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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,225.20, 381,337.80 and 232,452.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,225.20, 381,337.80 and 232,452.40 is: 348,678.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,225.20 : 381,337.80 = 232,452.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,225.20/381,337.80 = 232,452.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,225.20x = 381,337.80 × 232,452.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,225.20x = 88,642,886,820.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,642,886,820.72/254,225.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,678.60

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