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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,253.12, 352,476.84 and 240,771.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,253.12, 352,476.84 and 240,771.48 is: 333,786.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,253.12 : 352,476.84 = 240,771.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,253.12/352,476.84 = 240,771.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,253.12x = 352,476.84 × 240,771.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,253.12x = 84,866,370,432.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,866,370,432.52/254,253.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,786.94

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