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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,462.70, 381,694.05 and 229,968.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,462.70, 381,694.05 and 229,968.30 is: 344,952.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,462.70 : 381,694.05 = 229,968.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,462.70/381,694.05 = 229,968.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,462.70x = 381,694.05 × 229,968.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,462.70x = 87,777,531,798.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,777,531,798.62/254,462.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,952.45

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