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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,401.60, 381,602.40 and 223,297.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,401.60, 381,602.40 and 223,297.60 is: 334,946.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,401.60 : 381,602.40 = 223,297.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,401.60/381,602.40 = 223,297.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,401.60x = 381,602.40 × 223,297.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,401.60x = 85,210,900,074.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,210,900,074.24/254,401.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,946.40

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