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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,275.56, 382,936.03 and 231,575.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,275.56, 382,936.03 and 231,575.19 is: 348,749.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,275.56 : 382,936.03 = 231,575.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,275.56/382,936.03 = 231,575.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,275.56x = 382,936.03 × 231,575.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,275.56x = 88,678,482,541.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,678,482,541.45/254,275.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,749.53

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