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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,901.15, 382,351.73 and 216,847.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,901.15, 382,351.73 and 216,847.35 is: 325,271.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,901.15 : 382,351.73 = 216,847.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,901.15/382,351.73 = 216,847.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,901.15x = 382,351.73 × 216,847.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,901.15x = 82,911,958,334.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,911,958,334.18/254,901.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,271.03

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