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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,689.80, 382,034.70 and 231,070.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,689.80, 382,034.70 and 231,070.20 is: 346,605.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,689.80 : 382,034.70 = 231,070.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,689.80/382,034.70 = 231,070.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,689.80x = 382,034.70 × 231,070.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,689.80x = 88,276,834,535.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,276,834,535.94/254,689.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,605.30

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