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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,279.56, 382,942.07 and 231,579.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,279.56, 382,942.07 and 231,579.19 is: 348,755.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,279.56 : 382,942.07 = 231,579.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,279.56/382,942.07 = 231,579.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,279.56x = 382,942.07 × 231,579.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,279.56x = 88,681,414,387.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,681,414,387.52/254,279.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,755.58

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