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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,673.72, 382,153.95 and 234,597.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,673.72, 382,153.95 and 234,597.06 is: 352,027.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,673.72 : 382,153.95 = 234,597.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,673.72/382,153.95 = 234,597.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,673.72x = 382,153.95 × 234,597.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,673.72x = 89,652,193,137.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,652,193,137.39/254,673.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,027.66

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