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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,549.52, 379,963.44 and 236,046.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,549.52, 379,963.44 and 236,046.96 is: 352,344.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,549.52 : 379,963.44 = 236,046.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,549.52/379,963.44 = 236,046.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,549.52x = 379,963.44 × 236,046.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,549.52x = 89,689,214,923.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,689,214,923.14/254,549.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,344.86

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