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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,537.40, 381,806.10 and 231,209.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,537.40, 381,806.10 and 231,209.40 is: 346,814.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,537.40 : 381,806.10 = 231,209.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,537.40/381,806.10 = 231,209.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,537.40x = 381,806.10 × 231,209.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,537.40x = 88,277,159,297.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,277,159,297.34/254,537.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,814.10

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