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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,226.12, 379,511.49 and 235,771.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,226.12, 379,511.49 and 235,771.08 is: 351,961.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,226.12 : 379,511.49 = 235,771.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,226.12/379,511.49 = 235,771.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,226.12x = 379,511.49 × 235,771.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,226.12x = 89,477,833,869.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,477,833,869.71/254,226.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,961.61

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