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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,225.62, 379,510.75 and 235,770.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,225.62, 379,510.75 and 235,770.58 is: 351,960.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,225.62 : 379,510.75 = 235,770.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,225.62/379,510.75 = 235,770.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,225.62x = 379,510.75 × 235,770.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,225.62x = 89,477,469,643.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,477,469,643.74/254,225.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,960.87

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