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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,551.77, 379,966.79 and 236,049.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,551.77, 379,966.79 and 236,049.21 is: 352,348.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,551.77 : 379,966.79 = 236,049.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,551.77/379,966.79 = 236,049.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,551.77x = 379,966.79 × 236,049.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,551.77x = 89,690,861,195.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,690,861,195.86/254,551.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,348.21

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