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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,680.80, 382,021.20 and 231,061.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,680.80, 382,021.20 and 231,061.20 is: 346,591.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,680.80 : 382,021.20 = 231,061.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,680.80/382,021.20 = 231,061.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,680.80x = 382,021.20 × 231,061.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,680.80x = 88,270,276,897.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,270,276,897.44/254,680.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,591.80

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