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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,748.95, 351,569.31 and 212,233.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,748.95, 351,569.31 and 212,233.67 is: 292,895.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,748.95 : 351,569.31 = 212,233.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,748.95/351,569.31 = 212,233.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,748.95x = 351,569.31 × 212,233.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,748.95x = 74,614,845,662.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,614,845,662.91/254,748.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,895.59

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