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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,540.40, 381,810.60 and 231,212.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,540.40, 381,810.60 and 231,212.40 is: 346,818.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,540.40 : 381,810.60 = 231,212.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,540.40/381,810.60 = 231,212.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,540.40x = 381,810.60 × 231,212.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,540.40x = 88,279,345,171.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,279,345,171.44/254,540.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,818.60

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