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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,553.27, 379,969.04 and 236,050.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,553.27, 379,969.04 and 236,050.71 is: 352,350.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,553.27 : 379,969.04 = 236,050.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,553.27/379,969.04 = 236,050.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,553.27x = 379,969.04 × 236,050.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,553.27x = 89,691,960,489.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,691,960,489.76/254,553.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,350.45

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