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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,628.58, 381,221.16 and 211,588.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,628.58, 381,221.16 and 211,588.42 is: 316,782.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,628.58 : 381,221.16 = 211,588.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,628.58/381,221.16 = 211,588.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,628.58x = 381,221.16 × 211,588.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,628.58x = 80,661,982,914.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,661,982,914.97/254,628.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316,782.91

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