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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,361.32, 351,112.88 and 218,406.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,361.32, 351,112.88 and 218,406.92 is: 301,482.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,361.32 : 351,112.88 = 218,406.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,361.32/351,112.88 = 218,406.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,361.32x = 351,112.88 × 218,406.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,361.32x = 76,685,482,693.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,685,482,693.13/254,361.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,482.48

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