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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,552.77, 379,968.29 and 236,050.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,552.77, 379,968.29 and 236,050.21 is: 352,349.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,552.77 : 379,968.29 = 236,050.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,552.77/379,968.29 = 236,050.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,552.77x = 379,968.29 × 236,050.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,552.77x = 89,691,594,647.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,691,594,647.84/254,552.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,349.71

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