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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,780.48, 350,793.96 and 231,160.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,780.48, 350,793.96 and 231,160.88 is: 318,273.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,780.48 : 350,793.96 = 231,160.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,780.48/350,793.96 = 231,160.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,780.48x = 350,793.96 × 231,160.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,780.48x = 81,089,840,492.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,089,840,492.28/254,780.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,273.36

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