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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,496.70, 381,745.05 and 228,252.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,496.70, 381,745.05 and 228,252.70 is: 342,379.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,496.70 : 381,745.05 = 228,252.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,496.70/381,745.05 = 228,252.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,496.70x = 381,745.05 × 228,252.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,496.70x = 87,134,338,374.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,134,338,374.14/254,496.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,379.05

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