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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,512.20, 381,768.30 and 235,266.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,512.20, 381,768.30 and 235,266.60 is: 352,899.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,512.20 : 381,768.30 = 235,266.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,512.20/381,768.30 = 235,266.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,512.20x = 381,768.30 × 235,266.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,512.20x = 89,817,329,928.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,817,329,928.78/254,512.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,899.90

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